The student debt gender gap: Women burdened more by debt call for systemic changes [Whio]

The student debt gender gap: Women burdened more by debt call for systemic changes [Whio]

by | Sep 20, 2022 | Employee Benefits, Employee Engagement, Financial Wellbeing, Government Relations, Insights, Student Loan Debt, Uncategorized, Winning Together, Workplace diversity

The bulk of student loan debt in the U.S. has fallen on women, who today hold nearly two-thirds of all outstanding student debt, an amount that totals more than $900 billion, according to the American Association of University Women. Upon college graduation, a female...
Why Your Company Should Offer Student Loan Repayment

Why Your Company Should Offer Student Loan Repayment

by | Sep 8, 2022 | Benefits, Employee Benefits, Employee Engagement, FAQ, Financial Planning, Financial Wellbeing, Finding Talent, Human Resources, Insights, Program Management, Retaining Talent, Student Loan Assistance, Student Loan Repayment, Winning Together

Americans hold nearly $1.75 trillion in student debt. In today’s workforce, employers are reconsidering how they approach employee benefits. In the efforts to attract and retain top talent, companies are aiming to create more appealing benefit programs. They’re...
Student Loan Assistance Programs With Peanut Butter

Student Loan Assistance Programs With Peanut Butter

by | Sep 7, 2022 | 529 Savings Plan, Benefits, Decisions, Employee Benefits, Employee Engagement, FAQ, Features, Financial Planning, Financial Wellbeing, Finding Talent, Human Resources, Program Management, Recruiting, Retaining Talent, Student Loan Assistance, Student Loan Repayment, Winning Together, Workplace diversity

With the average student debt borrower holding $31.4K in student loans, it’s no surprise that it’s a leading cause of financial stress for employees. The good news is that employers can help by offering one of Peanut Butter’s Student Loan Assistance programs. Below is...
President Biden’s Student Loan Relief Plan: What Does It Mean For You?

President Biden’s Student Loan Relief Plan: What Does It Mean For You?

by | 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...