Retirement

Employers are saving an average of $1,500 per worker in HSA-qualified health plan premiums, according to a 2013 survey by Kaiser and HRET. In 2012 alone, the Wells Fargo-administered HSA program saved U.S. businesses an additional $25 million in payroll taxes. This year, the total savings will top $40 million.

New research from the Employee Benefit Research Institute says that the health savings accounts saw significant increases in 2013 when compared to employer-funded health reimbursement arrangements due to funding structures.

Vanguard is partnering with HelloWallet to offer financial education to employees within 401(k) plans that the Valley Forge, Pa.-based investment company administers, a firm spokesperson confirmed today.

The Massachusetts Pension Reserves Investment Management Board grew its defined benefit retirement portfolio’s assets by $7.9 billion in 2013 thanks to 15.2% investment return.

As you work with your investment adviser on the content of your annual 401(k) plan employee education sessions, now is the time to determine whether it makes sense to re-enroll all of your participants into your Qualified Default Investment Alternative funds.

Although market projections look strong, 49% of retirement plan participants are making more conservative investments and leaning toward a fixed income; however, they lack knowledge over its role in their portfolios, according to a new study by State Street Global Advisors.

Law firms, anesthesiologists and even the National Basketball Association are among the most generous employers when it comes to their 401(k) plans, according to investment research firm Brightscope.

Help your participants stay on the path to retirement readiness. From setting goals to maximizing contributions, here are the key messages to emphasize with 401(k) plan members.

An overwhelming majority of Hispanic and African-Americans say that financial services firms need to hire more diverse staff, according to a survey conducted by Harris Interactive on behalf of Edward Jones.

Although many baby boomers report that they plan on working beyond retirement age, employers could face talent issues if they do not plan for these departing employees, according to research by Challenger, Gray & Christmas, an outplacement and career transitioning firm in Chicago.