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Money Remains a Top Stressor for U.S. Adults—Here Are Some Tips to Better Manage Stress (and Finances)

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Research shows that people who suffer from high levels of debt stress have health risks ranging from ulcers and migraines to heart attacks. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that roughly two-thirds of our economy is fueled by consumer spending, much of it in the form of credit card debt. Sustainable or Not?

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How Financial Wellness Programs Can Benefit Employees and Employers

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Gone are the days when new employees received a list of the company holidays during onboarding and a packet with information about how to sign up for health care and retirement benefits. As with benefits focused on mental health, interest in financial wellness has increased since the onset of the pandemic, he adds.

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Paying Candidates for Interviews: What Should Be Covered and Why?

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Job candidates’ credit cards might be getting more action than they should, all while they are between employment opportunities. But as all eyes are on mental health and wellness improvements in the workplace , employers are facing a new ethical dilemma: Should they pay candidates who interview? Two days of meals. A babysitter.

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Employee personnel files — what should and shouldn’t be included

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Agreements related to the use of a company car or business credit card. Health insurance forms. Also, many employers who provide group health plans are subject to privacy obligations under the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Pay authorization forms.

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4 Smart Money Moves to Plan for Financial Security

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If you’ve taken any kind of personal finance course, you probably know about the importance of an emergency fund to your overall financial health. The recommended emergency fund amount to save for is three to five months of living expenses (think rent, utilities, phone bills, and so forth) in some form of cash.

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How 30 Days of Kindness Made Me a Better Person

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Their father, who had dark circles under his eyes, rubbed the bridge of his nose as his credit card was declined a second time. Admittedly I experienced some form of generosity fatigue around the second week of my challenge. We perceive there to be some form of personal benefit from the act, either in the short- or long-term.

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Employee Files: What to include, what to leave out, and what’s confidential

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Besides the EEOC, the IRS also has requirements for employee documents, including which forms you need to have for each employee, such as W-4s. Employee benefits information Does your organization offer health insurance or other types of benefits? health insurance, dental, vision, etc.).

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