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Three ways Student Loan Assistance addresses 2019 human capital needs
Deloitte's 2019 Global Human Capital Trends Report is always an insightful read. Last year, they stressed the rising importance of a company's social impact -- that is, the need for companies to move beyond their own revenue growth and help address larger societal...
How student loan benefits attract more diverse talent
Diversity in the workplace continues to be an important topic to HR professionals and business leaders. Employers offering student loan benefits are uniquely positioned to attract more diverse talent, while also differentiating from competition for a hiring advantage....
Peanut Butter partners with MDC to help credit unions hire and retain talent
After completing a year-long testing and vetting process, Peanut Butter was proud to be confirmed by MEMBERS Development Company (MDC) in February of 2019 as a partner for Student Loan Assistance. MEMBERS Development Company is an interactive network of financial...
Alabama Credit Union launches Peanut Butter Student Loan Repayment to get employees out of debt sooner
Problem Analysis Alabama Credit Union discovered their employees have a student debt burden similar to other Americans, with balances averaging between $26,500 and $36,000. They realized they could make a difference in the lives of their employees by launching Peanut...
Peanut Butter Student Loan Assistance featured in Built In Chicago article
Peanut Butter was listed by Built In Chicago as one of five local edtech companies having a positive impact on the lives of students and recent graduates. We're in good company in this article and proud to be featured for helping Millennials pay down their student...
Peanut Butter CEO and client to present at 2019 Health & Benefits Leadership Conference
Peanut Butter CEO, David Aronson, is proud to speak at the Health & Benefits Leadership Conference (HBLC), organized by Human Resource Executive magazine. The conference runs April 24-26, 2019 at the Aria Resort & Casino, Las Vegas. For those attending,...
Three things to consider if attempting to tie student loan repayment and a company 401(K)
At Peanut Butter, we're always looking for new ways for employers to make student loan repayment a fiscally advantageous benefit to offer employees. We also go to great lengths with our attorneys to understand IRS and tax laws so employers don't find themselves in a...
Peanut Butter now available on ADP Marketplace
CHICAGO (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 05, 2019 Peanut Butter announced today that its Student Loan Assistance programs are now being offered through ADP Marketplace, an online storefront for HR and benefit solutions offered by ADP, one of the world's leading providers of human...
Bipartisan, bicameral action toward pre-tax treatment of Student Loan Repayment — but don’t wait
Over the past few days in Washington, D.C., a bi-partisan group comprising 20 percent of the members of the U.S. Congress introduced the Employer Participation in Repayment Act. If passed, the legislation will save companies approximately 10 percent of the cost of...
The truth behind student loan refinancing savings
Student loans can be hard to understand and often times borrowers can be unclear on the exact differences between various types of loans. However, it's extremely important that borrowers continue to seek out additional understanding in order to make the appropriate...