Rideshare companies promise ultimate flexibility for drivers: Set your own schedule, earn more during busy times, get paid quickly. It seems ideal for college students looking to earn summer cash. But driving for Uber, Lyft or other rideshare services requires more than simply downloading the app and filling up your gas tank. Here’s what to know … Continued
Millions of Americans get their health insurance and retirement accounts through their employers. Now some are getting help with their debt. Companies including insurer Aetna and accounting firm PwC help employees pay down student loans. Others partner with startups to offer debt solutions as an employee benefit. Among the approaches: MedPut negotiates discounts on medical … Continued
If you were in a financial bind, would you turn to your employer instead of a payday lender? Coming up with cash quickly can be a costly endeavor for the 78% of working Americans who often live paycheck to paycheck. Many turn to payday loans because they’re convenient. But they also carry high interest rates … Continued