Are you feeling stressed about money this fall? You're not alone. A recent survey conducted by the National Endowment for Financial Education® (NEFE®) reported that nearly nine out of ten, or 88 percent, of Americans say the COVID-19 pandemic has caused them financial stress.
Top money stressors include:
Employers know, too, that a financially stressed employee is likely to show signs, such as:
If you find yourself among the majority of Americans who feels financial stress, here are some tips to alleviate it:
The next step in getting your financial house in order is to educate yourself on the many ways that you can make your money work for you. Your employer, local library or credit union offers free financial education programs.
For example, Hanscom FCU has a variety of free financial education webinars taking place this fall. These one-hour programs are online; all you need is a computer and Internet access to attend.
We also offer free financial education in the workplace. Our Lunch and Learn programs cover a variety of topics, such as Retirement Income Planning, Understanding Your Credit Score, Investing, Money Management, and Identity Theft Protection. Our team of experts can work with your employees virtually.
To learn more, contact Maria Porto, AVP of Partner Relations, at 781-698-2093 or click here for more information.
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