Saving for retirement is important, but it’s not the only path to financial security.
In fact, there’s a whole lot more that goes into building financial security than just stuffing your retirement savings into a 401(k), IRA or other investment vehicle.
A recent study found that 98 percent of respondents have a retirement plan, but 71 percent didn’t have an emergency fund stocked with at least three months of expenses.
That means that if these folks lost their job, were injured or faced another financial emergency, they’d be out of luck and extremely financially stressed.That stress comes with them into the workplace, and it’s why employers need to help their workers see the bigger financial security picture.
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Would you prefer a lump sum retirement benefit or a monthly annuity? A recent study found that retirees who choose a lump sum are likely to spend it too quickly, while an annuity forces retirees to spread out their spending.
Managers are responsible for 70 percent of employee motivation, so it stands to reason that a bad manager makes employees more likely to seek other opportunities. These nine manager mistakes make employees quit.
The nitty-gritty financial facts behind investing and savings can be confusing. A recent survey found many Americans are confused on key financial concepts, setting them up for financial stress later. Do your employees understand these three basic financial facts?
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