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After reading research from the Investment Company Institute concluding that defined contribution plans don't "reduce retirement preparedness," Editor-in-Chief Kelley Butler channeled a "Saturday Night Live" skit to offer her perspective.

The authors of a recent medical report say diabetes is leading to increasing rates of vision loss, and they recommend upping efforts to prevent and quickly diagnose diabetes in order to prevent expensive eye treatments.

Three out of 10 Americans between the ages of 55 to 70 have not begun even basic retirement planning, LIMRA reports, and only 15% have a formal, written retirement plan.

The Investment Company Institute says that the memory of panacea pension plans is a myth, and today’s investors are not doomed to destitution with their 401(k)s.

2012 has been a dramatic year for benefits and HR professionals—most notably the Supreme Court ruling on PPACA and a highly contentious election cycle. EBN reviews the 10 most popular news stories of the year in a special slide show. Which story means the most to your business and benefit strategy as we approach 2013? Share your thoughts on our Linkedin discussion. [Images: Shutterstock]

In conjunction with this month’s EBN cover story, “Buyer beware,” which examines consumer readiness for purchasing their own health care coverage via public and private exchanges, Dr. Raymond Fabius, chief medical officer at Truven Health Analytics, penned this guest blog post questioning the wisdom of shifting to the exchange-only model.

Investor optimism has fallen sharply from its year high in May, according to a new poll. A majority currently fear outliving their retirement savings.

A recent survey suggests that millennials are highly motivated to make retirement saving a priority, but they find DC plans overwhelming and complex.

Pediatric dental and orthodontic coverage could see significant changes under health care reform, particularly in terms of reimbursement. Evelyn Ireland, the executive director of the National Association of Dental Plans, talks about regulations that might or might not have people smiling.

A recent Health Affairs study that concludes the 10 modifiable health risks only connect to about 20% of health care spending. Thus, says guest blogger Linda K. Riddell, a realistic benefits manager should acknowledge that the most successful wellness program may only have a limited impact.