Retirement

During an M&A, figuring out what to do with the retirement plans can sometimes be an afterthought, but it doesn’t need to be, says State Street’s Nate Miles.

A wide breadth of product offerings and more attention to financial wellness are behind the steady increase in voluntary sales, according to LIMRA data.

A closer reading of it sends a clear, if unstated, signal to plan sponsors that they should aim to keep participants invested in a qualified defined contribution plan throughout their working lives, according to Retirement Clearinghouse’s Spencer Williams.

Consumer prices may be relatively stable overall, but healthcare costs for people 65 and over are rising rapidly.

During an M&A, figuring out what to do with the retirement plans can sometimes be an afterthought, but it doesn’t need to be, says State Street’s Nate Miles.

The cost would be triggered if the U.S. Treasury Department approves benefit cuts to protect the solvency of the Central States Pension Fund.

Retirement plan sponsors should develop a comprehensive risk management strategy that includes the periodic review of contractual protections with their TPAs.

Already included as core offerings in most employer plans, SEC money market reform will likely make them even more attractive.

Workplace productivity and engagement drops as the number of employees grappling with money challenges skyrockets.

For workers looking at life post-career, steady income is more important than return on investment.