Recent News

Most Americans can’t afford a $1,000 emergency expense

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) — When the unexpected strikes, most Americans aren’t prepared to pay for it. A majority, or 64%, of Americans don’t have enough cash on hand to handle a $1,000 emergency expense, according to a survey by the National Foundation for Credit Counseling, or NFCC, released on Wednesday. Only 36% said they would […]

How to Improve Efficiency During Open Enrollment

Open enrollment is an optimal time to distribute federal notices at once rather than throughout the year to streamline the administrative process, speakers said during a Mercer webinar. The HIPAA notice of privacy practices, for example, requires that employers send a reminder to enrollees at least once every three years saying the notice is available […]