Healthcare

When the Dow soars and dives, advisers need to reassure clients that their employees’ retirement nest egg is safe.

From offering pet insurance to bringing the pooch in to the office, more employers are finding that being more open to the furry family friends has a big impact on retaining talent, especially among younger workers.

Atul Gawande receives high praise from industry professionals; however determining who will support his plans remains a mystery.

Advisers must develop relationships with business owners to establish customized plans that work best for the needs of their employees.

By passing this popular bipartisan legislation now, Congress can help make coverage and care more affordable for everyone.

Reasonable costs, healthy account balances and a high percentage of employee participants are attributes of great retirement plans.

Colorado, Idaho and Virginia are among the most-appealing places for retirees, thanks to their affordability, higher quality of life and numerous healthcare options.

Atul Gawande, the surgeon and journalist who has written extensively about America’s failure to grapple with an inefficient healthcare system, has been named to head a new venture for Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway and JPMorgan Chase.

They need documentation showing how they reviewed, selected and monitor their TDFs and if their investment strategy fits with participant demographics.

Smaller insurers are often hesitant at first. But encouraged by benefit brokerages like Lockton Companies, they are increasingly embracing this cost saving paradigm.