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A panel discussion held last week by the Independent Women’s Forum in Washington was divided on Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg’s book Lean In. “I agreed that Sandberg is out of touch in thinking that all women want to be Sandberg,” said one panelist.

Jeffrey Endick, principal at Slevin & Hart, P.C., warned employers at the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans on Tuesday in Washington about how they should prepare for exchanges as an alternative to the current system.

Americans living longer means a corresponding uptick in annuity sales.

MetLife Inc. said it would combine an offshore reinsurer with three U.S. life units after regulators began an investigation into the use of intra-company liability transfers, saying such arrangements could mask risk.

A new survey shows the number of employees who check email on weekends, after 11 p.m., on vacation and more.

The U.S. health care law’s projected tax bite on businesses with more generous health benefits is dropping as medical spending slows and employers look to rein in the cost of coverage.

A head Labor Department official said Monday that the department cannot provide as much clarity or answer questions about the Affordable Care Act as people are seeking due to elements of the law.

Yesterday Groom Law Group’s Mark Nielsen addressed the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans’ Washington legislative update, saying health reform watchers are still hoping for “more and better guidance” on ACA rules and standards.

A number of misconceptions have prevented these entrepreneurs from doing a better job preparing for retirement.

In order to successfully reach their goals employees must begin embracing the concept of Retirement Readiness with the same commitment as their employers.