Wellness

With the increase to the individual mandate penalty slated for 2016, will more people seek coverage through their employers or the public exchanges?

After a surge in consumer interest in wearable technology, which reached its peak in January, demand has been slowing for wearables over the past six months of 2015.

The adoption rate of managed accounts remains low, yet retirement plan participants who use them report higher projected retirement wealth and better portfolio diversification.

Americans express lower overall retirement confidence than in years past, but rank saving for retirement a top priority.

Commentary: Just because vendors are promising you will avoid penalties because you were able to provide a “good faith” effort, doesn’t mean you actually will be penalty-free.

Generation Y employees want more customization and education about their benefits — and employers need to provide a broad range of offerings while taking a holistic view to contain rising health care costs.

Schwab’s Steve Anderson talks managed accounts, QDIAs and the increased attention to financial wellness.

Group pension buy-outs are usually seasonal, with the most activity happening in the fourth quarter, but industry analysts are seeing a trend toward more sales throughout the year.

While employees see the value in their 401(k) plan, many admit they don’t use it to its full advantage because of competing financial priorities.

Educational policy statements can be a valuable tool to help defined contribution plan sponsors and participants keep on track toward retirement outcome goals.