How internships are adapting to the pandemic’s wrath
Internships are deeply ingrained in the recruiting process for some industries like finance and consulting, and the pandemic hasn’t changed that.
Finance
Cashing out a 401(k) due to coronavirus? Consider these things first
For one, clients will owe taxes still on the distributions, unless they recontribute the money into the account within three years.
Here’s what to do if clients need to postpone retirement
By extending their working years, seniors can see an increase in their Social Security payouts.
Survey Pulse of the U.S. workforce: Employers blindsided by coronavirus
Businesses are struggling to adapt to remote work, according to a new survey by Arizent, the parent company of Employee Benefit News.
Your client lost their job due to coronavirus. Now what?
In some cases, workers who have received severance pay have the option of investing the money for retirement and other long-term goals.
New stimulus package extends unemployment, supports small businesses
Unemployment insurance will cover more workers and be extended to four months, bolstered by $600 weekly.
Retirement planning tips in the time of coronavirus
Clients are advised to keep some of their savings in cash and focus on their long-term prospects.
Benefits Think Using carve-outs to get the most of your self-funded health plan
The benefits of carve-outs are in their ability to offer better options for managing cost and benefits offered by experienced vendors to meet the specific needs of your benefit programs.
Tim Hayden
Corporate Synergies
Can clients protect 401(k)s from a coronavirus-driven market downturn?
“Find ways to generate income,” says one financial planner.
Benefits Think Smart strategies to become a trusted adviser
Having a solid vendor relationship is great, but your firm can do better. Here's how.
Jack Kwicien
Daymark Advisors
Clients should expect the unexpected in retirement
While some retirees have seen a substantial increase in spending, many others are enjoying financial freedom.
How to help your clients’ retirement savings last
To ensure their investments stretch as long as they live, clients are advised to develop a sustainable withdrawal plan and consider annuities.
Benefits Think How to help your employees close their income protection gaps
Disability insurance offerings can help your employees protect their most valuable asset: their ability to earn an income.
Paul Wickline
Unum
In opening salvo to new sector, benefits firm buys $45B hybrid RIA
OneDigital’s acquisition of Resources Investment Advisors shows a convergence between two major spaces within financial services.
Benefits Think Family planning benefits are growing up fast
Companies are recognizing the necessity of offering fertility treatments, adoption and surrogacy benefits to their employees.
Best 2050 target-date funds of 2019
Steady gains made in equity markets last year were "clearly a tailwind,” an expert says.
Employees can save more of their paycheck with auto-deduction
Even rolls out new product to help employees save money for up to three different purposes at once via direct deposit.
Benefits Think Using algorithms to optimize healthcare point solutions
Choosing the right health benefit vendor is a combination of trial and error and transformative solutions that save money and provide the greatest impact.
Lee Lewis
Medical Solutions for the Health Transformation Alliance (HTA)
Rippling adds new corporate credit card feature
The new integration allows employers to give workers access to cards during onboarding.
Least financially literate states
Benefit advisers might consider looking in these markets to beef up financial wellness product sales.
