The holiday season is often marketed as the happiest time of the year. Yet for many people, the holidays come with a significant amount of financial stress. From buying gifts and hosting celebrations ...

At one point in your life (or currently), you’ll probably deal with some financial stress. This can be caused by your rising debt, not earning enough money, costs of living expenses, or even money ...

Worrying about money and food may age the heart even faster than traditional risk factors of cardiovascular disease, according to a new study published in the journal Mayo Clinic Proceedings. Heart ...

In recent years, employers have made important strides in supporting employee mental health. Initiatives around mindfulness, therapy access and workplace flexibility are now more common than ever. HR ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about 401(k) and workplace retirement plan topics and trends. When employers design programs around confidence, clarity ...

In my work as an educator, researcher and financial wellness consultant, I’ve seen one overlooked risk consistently undermine organizational performance: employee financial stress. Leaders track ...

Financial stress is accelerating beyond previous records, according to the National Foundation for Credit Counseling (or NFCC), which released its Q1 2026 Financial Stress forecast. After returning to ...