Retirement

To help employees secure their financial futures, firms should consider their benefits package, worker needs and education efforts.

Scheduling on-site training, attending webinars and preparing yearly checklists are among the best ways employers can fulfill their responsibilities, says benefits lawyer Carol Buckmann.

Plan sponsors should keep in mind that while the coverage isn’t legally required, it’s needed protection if breach accusations occur.

Employees who intend to invest in an IRA and make the most of the account should determine which of a Roth and a traditional IRA will best suit their needs.

Automating contributions that help employees plan to buy a home, welcome a new child or pay off student loan debt could relieve workers’ financial stress.

Plan sponsors are stepping up efforts to help employees save for retirement by adding in automatic features and offering higher matching contributions.

Aflac, Chipotle, Starbucks and Visa are among the employers investing their tax savings back into the workplace.

Working seniors who intend to start collecting Social Security benefits in the middle of the year should know about the monthly earnings test.

Employers including Amazon, Target and Wells Fargo have some of the best and most lucrative retirement benefits, according to Glassdoor research.

Automating contributions that help employees plan to buy a home, welcome a new child or pay off student loan debt could relieve workers’ financial stress.