The top financial concern for workers: Emergency expenses

The survey of 1,600 full-time employees finds the top financial concern, cited by half of all workers, is not having enough money to cover emergency expenses.

By Jack Craver | April 20, 2017 at 10:45 AM

There appears to be a growing consensus among employers that they should do more to help their workers manage their finances.

Many middle-aged and older employees are struggling to save for retirement and younger workers are increasingly weighed down by student loans. Bosses worry those stressors, which lead workers to distraction or depression, may harm productivity.

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