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COVID-19 has disrupted our world in ways we never would have imagined six months ago. Open enrollment is just one of those ways. Typically, only about half of employees actively enroll in their benefits from one year to the next, according to Alight. That is most likely to change this year...

According to WalletHub, 77% of Americans made a financial resolution for 2020. The number one financial resolution for men was to save money, while women focused on paying off debt. It’s halfway through the year, and, like most New Year’s resolutions, very likely that resolutions went by the...

Our Chief Operating Officer, Robin Holland talks with Charlie Katz of AUTHORITY MAGAZINE about her life experiences and lessons in leadership in the the lastest issue. Many people didn’t grow up learning financial literacy from their parents or in school like I did, but it’s never too late to...

Unexpected expenses and how to pay for them are a continuing challenge for many employees. With so many workers living paycheck-to-paycheck and with little or no savings, it’s a struggle to handle unexpected expenses that occur. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has made employees’ financial...

Paying for unexpected expenses is always a challenge for employees living paycheck-to-paycheck, and the financial effects of the coronavirus pandemic makes it even more difficult. Fortunately, many employers offer an array of voluntary benefits that could be alternatives for employees who need...

Most early withdrawals from your 401(k) are for the wrong reason and come with a hefty price-tag. Our Chief Revenue Officer Mike Wilbert explains why in this article published on Insurance news Net. All of the effort employees make to sock away money for retirement is erased when they make...

Employees who are fortunate enough to work for a company that provides a defined-contribution plan like a 401(k) hopefully maximize that opportunity and receive employer matching funds to boot. With many Americans today living longer into their post-retirement years, we need all the retirement...

Now more than ever, employees need options for meeting short-term financial needs without compromising thier long-term finances. Our Chief operating officer, Robin Holland offers solid advice to employers about alternatives they can provide hardworking employees in an article published on...

The portrait of employee financial stress may not look like you think it does because there are causes affecting workers on different levels. Our Chief Revenue Officer Mike Wilbert explains that financial worries are not based just on how much you earn, but on multiple factors. “Unexpected...

Purchasing Power, LLC received a Gold and a Silver Stevie® Award in the 14th annual Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service. Purchasing Power®, one of the fastest-growing voluntary benefit companies in the U.S., offers the leading employee purchase program through the convenience of payroll...