Money does matter. It is central to any independent living and younger employees find that out in a hurry. These employees might not have a good idea of how to handle cash. They are receiving their first sizable paychecks and are uncertain what to do. It could happen that…
Employees are concerned about financial wellness. They budget for loan payments, medical bills, and contribute to a 401(k) retirement plan. These are all financially prudent behaviors, but there is more to fiscal responsibility. Those concerned about personal financial wellness might forget about their dependents. Estate Realities An inheritance is not…
Quite a few people have found themselves in financial trouble since the Great Recession of 2008. They are still trying to recover from the losses and some are deep in a financial hole. Debt brought on by many circumstances will put enormous pressure on individual employees. Their financial wellness is…
Learning is not always easy. Too many people are forced to learn life’s lessons the hard way. It is especially true when it comes to financial wellness. There is a new generation of employees, the Z Generation, coming out of colleges and universities and ready to work. They have great…
Many people are wary of contracts and other legal documents. They hear stories about possible traps in the clauses and don’t want to be cheated. Such fear often results in folks refusing to sign legal papers. Countrywide Pre-Paid Legal Services knows all about this hesitation. Our group legal plan benefit…
No one should assume their group health insurance covers everything. It doesn’t. There are certain medical procedures the plan will not pay. There are other kinds of healthcare where the insurance company will pay only a fraction of the cost. Combined with a high deductible, a person’s financial wellness may…
Countrywide is justifiably proud of its pre-paid legal services. Options such as drafting a simple will or help with warranties are what employees want. Nevertheless, excellent service is a mandatory feature of good group legal plans. Countrywide Pre-Paid Legal Services has some of the best plans in the industry. Personal…
It is not easy for a foreign employee. That person might be here on an H-1B visa, or have green card status but, either way, he or she is in strange world. Public agencies make it hard for them. Forms require completion and there are administrative deadlines for applications which…
Graduation is a special time for any student. The long hours and the sacrifice paid off and the individual will walk down the aisle in front of a proud family towards the diploma. This needs to be a time of celebration but that is not always the case. Too many…
Suffering From Debt with a Victim Crying Male You cannot blame anyone for feeling anxious about debt. The great recession has made many people very sensitive about money. Financial wellness can be endangered by too much debt and that causes a lot of worry. Forward thinking organizations must address this…