BY MICHELLE SINGLETARY, THE MIAMI HERALD Sharks get a bad rap. Don’t get me wrong. It’s absolutely tragic whenever a swimmer or surfer is bitten or killed. But sharks are just doing what comes naturally. They are “apex predators,” meaning they’re at the top of the food chain. When a shark hunts for prey, it’s…
FROM THE WALL STREET JOURNAL An unexpected car repair or medical bill would cause the vast majority of Americans to scramble because they lack the needed funds in their savings accounts. Only 37% of adults have the necessary savings to cover a $500 car repair or a $1,000 emergency room bill, according to a survey…
Report Highlights Good Practices for Employers to Boost Employees’ Financial Well-being WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) published a report to promote financial wellness in the workplace. The report contains case studies that are designed to educate employers about practices that can improve employees’ financial health and increase worker productivity. “Financial wellness…