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PFEEF Ezine on Workplace Financial Programs
July 24, 2008
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HR Magazine Says to Employers:
"Ease the Burden of Employees' Debt!"
An article in HR Magazine (July 2008) discusses why employers should provide sound advice to employees and offers how-to suggestions. The article can be found on pages 61-64 of HR Magazine. Ask your human resources professional for a copy of the article. |
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"NUMBERS"
"15 million adults" are getting calls from collectors or seriously considering bankruptcy. (2008 Financial Literacy click here)
"15.6 million" is the number of households with unpaid utility bills. (USA Today, June 24, 2008, page A1)
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"FAVORITE QUOTES"
"Americans are living beyond their means, and they are going to get caught up in a crunch." Paul Volcker (20+ years ago)
"If overspending can spread among people in close social groups--as it has for decades among Americans--is it not also possible that healthy financial habits can be fashionably contageous?" E. Thomas Garman
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"Featured Partner - Best Provider
The Heartland Institute of Financial Education is a Colorado non-profit organization whose mission is to promote financial literacy across America. It is dedicated to empowering organizations and their people through financial education. This focused education is provided by experienced financial professionals who have earned their CFEd® designation - CFE Certified Financial Educator® the first registered credential of its kind. The CFEd® recognizes the financial professional who teaches others. Heartland is PFEEF's longest and strongest supporter. |
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| PFEEF Mission: "Sharing research, expertise, and best practices demonstrating that profits increase by providing employees easy access to resources to reduce personal finance distress and improve financial well-being." Everything on the PFEEF website is available for your use at no cost! |
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