by Joe Kwasniewski | Nov 6, 2023 | Benefits, Differentiation, Employee Benefits, Employee Engagement, Financial Wellbeing, Human Resources, Student Loan Assistance, Student Loan Balance, Student Loan Debt, Student Loan Repayment, Winning Together
As we round out 2023, student debt is playing a much bigger role than it did in years past in the lives nearly 50 million Americans. Today, the average borrower owes right around $30,000 toward their student loans, and this number will only continue to grow year by...
by Vishuka Mathur | Sep 7, 2022 | Financial Planning, Financial Wellbeing, Government Relations, Insights, Student Loan Assistance, Student Loan Balance, Student Loan Debt, Student Loan Repayment
As the Biden administration sets out to implement its student loan forgiveness plan, Indiana became the latest state Tuesday to confirm that it will tax student loan forgiveness. Several states have indicated that residents could face a state tax on the balances...
by David Aronson | Aug 25, 2022 | Benefits, Decisions, Employee Benefits, Employee Engagement, FAQ, Financial Planning, Insights, Retaining Talent, Student Loan Assistance, Student Loan Balance, Student Loan Debt, Student Loan Repayment, Uncategorized, Winning Together
***Updated December 7, 2022*** On Wednesday, August 24, 2022, the White House announced President Biden’s Student Loan Relief Plan. The three-part plan includes: $10,000 of potential debt reduction for federal loan borrowers and the payment holiday’s end (hereafter...
by Tatum Pugh | Dec 15, 2021 | Decisions, FAQ, Plan Design, Qualified Loans, Student Loan Balance, Student Loan Debt, Student Loan Repayment
Curious to understand what types of loans qualify for student loan repayment? You’re in the right place. What types of loans qualify when the company offers a tax-free plan? Federal and private student loans qualify for tax-free contributions under a...
by Tatum Pugh | Jun 13, 2019 | 529 Savings Plan, Benefits, Employee Benefits, Financial Wellbeing, Student Loan Assistance, Student Loan Balance, Student Loan Debt, Student Loan Repayment
Smart organizations are considering Student Loan Assistance programs because they’re aware of the increasing student loan debt burden their employees face and they know it’s highly attractive for hiring and retaining talent with the right offering. If your...
by Tatum Pugh | Mar 27, 2019 | Built In, Chicago, Press Room, Recruiting, Retaining Talent, Student Loan Balance, Student Loan Debt, Student Loan Repayment
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...