Retirement

Gamification can help employees calculate how much money they will need to retire, increase their contribution levels and check their asset allocations.

The financial crisis isn’t just impacting millennials, and a new social contract between employers and employees is emerging, Larry Restieri says.

"The world of Social Security is so different from the world of employer benefits," a benefits consultant says.

Savers can expect investment returns through compounded growth as long as they don’t lose from a market downturn.

Gamification can help employees calculate how much money they will need to retire, increase their contribution levels and check their asset allocations.

There are many misconceptions that can lead to financial hardships in retirement.

A health savings account can be a great savings vehicle for people who are preparing for retirement.

“I do have a lot of long-term worries about erosion of the employer providing group health insurance,” says one consultant.

By giving employees tools to more efficiently manage their personal finances, employers can gain increased productivity and a more focused, satisfied workforce.

Funding a 401(k), 403(b) or company-sponsored retirement savings vehicle should come first, an expert says.