Market Insights

More than half of surveyed organizations (55%) spend $1 million or more annually on education benefits.

On the bright side, most retirees (79%) also say retirement is a time of freedom to pursue their passions/hobbies.

A new SAS study reveals that while AI experimentation is widespread, most SMBs still face major gaps in data infrastructure, organizational alignment and long-term implementation strategy.

Over half (56%) of the employees surveyed say financial stress negatively affects their work, and concerns over the effects of inflation and recession are causing 61% to reduce contributions to workplace benefits.

As the cost of basic living necessities like housing, groceries, and health care continues to rise, the inability to meet monthly payment obligations is pushing more American families toward risky behaviors and taking a significant toll on their physical and mental wellbeing.

A KFF poll found that 41% of voters support the MAHA movement with broad agreement across parties on food safety and corporate influence — but health care costs remain voters' top priority.