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Nearly two-thirds, 63.8%, of plan sponsors have changed the investment lineup in their 401(k) plan in the past year, up markedly from a mere 20% in 2008, according to the Profit Sharing/401(k) Council of America.

Transamerica Retirement Services identifies 5 top trends facing plan advisers of company-sponsored retirement plans.

The network is looking to interview an employee who stopped contributing to his/her 401(k) during the height of the recession, but has since resumed deferrals because his/her employer reinstated its matching contributions.

Eighteen months after passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, group medical benefits costs are on the rise once again, according to The November Employee Benefits Market Survey conducted by The Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers.

While 88% of small business owners do not think it is right for the government to force a state resident to buy health insurance, more than 90% of them do not intend on purchasing health coverage under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

l earnings from 2008-2011 as the state continues to feel the economic repercussions left by the recession and slow recovery, according to a report released on Tuesday.

U.S. small businesses created 55,000 jobs in November but employees worked fewer hours and earned less money, according to a survey on Tuesday that highlighted the still weak labor market conditions.

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) plans to introduce legislation that would extend the payroll tax cut that is due to expire at the end of the year. The tax cut extension would be offset with a surtax on millionaires, setting up a battle with Republican lawmakers who are opposed to any tax increases.

New recommendations outline ways employers can improve design, communication and delivery of employee benefits and wellness incentives.

What if you could increase your relevancy and be one of the “top 5” advisers that clients call? Read in today’s BeAdvised how remaining relevant to your clients amidst an ever-changing benefits environment will help you get there.