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Claims are hovering near the lowest level since the early 1970s, indicating employers remain reluctant to reduce staff amid steady demand and a shortage of workers with relevant skills and experience.

The White House prodded House Republican leaders to make last-minute tweaks to their ACA replacement bill Thursday aimed at protecting “high-risk” patients before lawmakers leave Washington for their two-week spring break.

Employers are investing in more viable long-term solutions than moving employees to high-deductible plans, such as new incentives, DirectPath report shows.

The way that benefits professionals define these terms shapes the way we think about them, debates neurophysiologist Will Clower.

No matter the reason for a decision to downsize, there are a number of factors to consider during the implementation process, says attorney Felicia O'Connor.

Workers who withdraw from their 401(k) plan lose about 25% in compounded growth.

Young advisers can diversify their services through better knowledge of the Medicare landscape and a stronger focus on HSAs.

Individual connections can engage employees in benefits as well as help them fight stress.

Professors and other faculty want more information about Medicare, post-work healthcare costs, Social Security and investment options from plan sponsors.

Workers want more diversified options for how to spend money traditionally accumulated in workplace retirement accounts, a South African study by financial services group Alexander Forbes finds.