Student loan debt is taking a toll on employee’s 401(k)s, particularly as the Department of Education begins wage garnishment of those in default of loans, but employers could step up efforts by offering matching contributions or personalized financial counseling services, says MissionSquare.

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"As you might expect, combined with an uncertain economic environment, our health plan fee increases have created a headwind for sales when compared with last year," Mike Simonds, the chief executive officer of TriNet.

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