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A benefit adviser’s day is usually packed to the brim, so getting off to a good start is important. Here are some examples of how brokers across the U.S. kick-start their morning to ensure a productive day.

Recently Senator Marco Rubio, a 2016 Republican presidential hopeful, shared his thoughts on reforming America's retirement system. Blogger Robert C. Lawton rates Rubio's proposals on a scale of one to five.

Increasingly, organizations are recognizing that employees don’t leave their financial, child/elder care-giving responsibilities and other worries at home, and are beginning to look at wellness in a broader, more holistic way.

A day in the life of benefit adviser Richard Fahn of the Excell Benefit Group.

Den Bishop had a vision for a new wellness solution, one that focused on the true cost enemy — disease. That vision became ACAP Health.

Automatic enrollment for retirement plans can be very effective at increasing participation rates. Still, many employers are hesitant to use auto features due to misconceptions. Here are seven misconceptions plan sponsors have about retirement plan auto features that advisers can dispel.

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is calling for a complete revamp of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation board of directors to include plan sponsors from company and employers affected by the federal agency’s supervision.

As the Affordable Care Act shines a spotlight on employer-sponsored health coverage, employees are more confused than ever about their health insurance options. As you gear up for open enrollment this year, here are 10 employee questions, courtesy of Towers Watson, you should be ready to answer.

Washington, Virginia and Indiana have new carriers signed on for next year, evidence that competition is growing stiffer in the government-run marketplaces.

As the HHS adds more opportunities for consumers to obtain health coverage outside of open enrollment, the broker and agent association says it’s not enough.