What financial stressors can coaches help you with today?

Individuals 04.19.2022 3 MIN

If you’re feeling especially stressed, you’re not alone. The COVID-19 pandemic has been especially difficult on American’s mental health and money remains a primary stressor.¹ May is Mental Health Awareness month and Ayco coaches can partner with you to relieve your financial stress—this month and all the months that come after.

It’s important to understand that financial wellness isn’t achieved overnight. It’s an ongoing process and everyone’s journey is different. To uncover the areas that are causing you stress, you can start with our financial wellness assessment and then work with a coach on your highest priorities. The more we work together, the more you can maximize your financial life.

Which topics do our coaches help employees with the most?

Source: Ayco Outcomes Report 2021. These statistics reflect financial planning areas discussed with coaches in one-on-one calls

Stressed about your daily finances?

Source: Ayco Outcomes Report 2021. These statistics reflect answers from the Ayco Financial Wellness assessment

Most people stress about their daily finances. Only 20% of employees who took our financial wellness assessment reported feeling very confident about their day-to-day finances.² The good news: Ayco has tools to help. Learn about taking action in the face of financial stress in this on-demand video and get tips on dealing with stress directly from one of our coaches.

Worried about meeting your future financial goals?

Source: Ayco Outcomes Report 2021. These statistics reflect answers from the Ayco Financial Wellness assessment

A quarter of employees who took our assessment feel that their savings and investments are in good shape to meet their financial goals.² If you’re feeling less confident—like the other 75%—an Ayco coach can help support your full financial life. More interested in a DIY approach? Check out this 5-minute guide to keeping your financial resolutions, and learn how to reach your goals with financial checkpoints.

Concerned about your financial future?

Source: Ayco Outcomes Report 2021. These statistics reflect answers from the Ayco Financial Wellness assessment

Only 9% of respondents reported feeling “very confident” about their future financial needs—leaving over 90% of respondents in need of guidance.² If you’re stressed about retirement, here are some resources to help you maximize your 401(k) and plan for retirement at any age.

Take advantage of Mental Health Awareness month to practice self-care. Reach out to a coach for guidance in alleviating your financial stress today and creating a foundation to achieve your financial goals tomorrow.

¹American Psychological Association, 2021, Stress in America: Stress and Decision-Making During the Pandemic. Stress in America^TM Survey, https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/stress/2021/decision-making-october-2021.pdf.

²Ayco’s Outcomes Report, April 2022. Summarizing the responses to the Ayco financial wellness assessment during the period of April 2021-March 2022.

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