The Case For Helping Local Government Employees Better Manage Their Finances

Route Fifty: Workplace programs that help employees figure out how to better manage their own finances can have upsides for both employers and workers, yet these sorts of initiatives haven’t been widely adopted by local governments.

That’s according to new research from the Center for State and Local Government Excellence. The “financial literacy” programs can take on a variety of forms. They often cover retirement planning, but may delve into other areas—like saving for college or paying off debt.

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