Benefits Think

Advisers must stay on top of reporting requirements under health reform, says Benefit Advisors Networks’ Perry Braun, without ignoring other legislation.

A lack of knowledge about managing credit and building savings is a leading cause of stress in the workplace, says CFP Mark Singer.

Next year is gearing up to be a notable year of change for the plan sponsor with the DOL’s fiduciary ruling set to take effect, says columnist John Ludwig.

It’s no secret that new trends are continuing to shape the industry, while new technologies are changing how benefits professionals do their job.

Though tech can be helpful to enrollment and day-to-day administration, experts and consultants in the field are still needed.

Advisers can help employers understand the holistic effect of money concerns on the workplace, says Benefit Advisors Network's Bobbi Kloss.

An adviser’s biggest competitor is the status quo — the infuriating inertia that keeps the incumbent safe, says columnist Nelson Griswold.

New rules are ensuring that employees are not coerced into participating in the program, says attorney Norbert Kugele.

Consultant Zack Pace says benefits professionals need to use the duck test to eliminate health plan penalty risks.

Challenges to the DOL rule have created some unfortunate confusion about the vulnerability of the final rule.