Teaching saving and investing to employees

The Connecticut Department of Banking announced last week it is partnering with an online education program to help employers teach their employees about long-term savings and investment options.

Through Investor Education in Your Workplace, 500 employees of Connecticut business will be able to enroll in a 10-week free financial education program. Course topics include savings, personal finance, investing basics, strategies and risks, and retirement planning.

The program will run from May to August. Informational webinar sessions will be held throughout March.