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A lack of widespread auto-portability in the present U.S. retirement system is causing many plan sponsors to pay plan cash-outs to terminated employees.

Between taxes and penalties on early withdrawals, many people will only be getting 65 cents for every dollar they take out.

After growing a small following at Accenture for her well-being program, Julie Wilkes created a high-tech approach that now helps 50,000 employees stay active.

A fresh communication strategy to engage workers in signing up for new benefits can provide a better educated employee population.

Most brokers are not used to talking about money because they are not worth what they are being paid, says Lake Norman Benefits’ David Contorno.

The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation is waiving penalties and extending pension premium deadlines in response the disaster in Texas.

Success hinges more on broker dedication to benefits expertise than firm size.

The Arizona firm sees the model as a philosophical change for a client, one requiring a commitment to more robust communication and access for dependents.

Actionable analytics stemming from the democratization of big data are enabling employers, brokers and consultants to improve the performance of their plans like never before.

When reviewing medical and pharmacy contracts, employers should look out for language including medical coverage contact, network integration and rebates.