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A federal judge in Pennsylvania says the insurance-buying mandate in President Obama's health care overhaul in unconstitutional, the latest ruling over an issue likely to be taken up by the Supreme Court.
September 14 -
Facing the twin blights of constrained state budgets and eroding market value amid the still-sputtering economy, retirement programs for public employees are under siege, with numerous state and local employers either undertaking or considering massive restructuring of their benefit plans.
September 13 -
The second poll in a series of retirement pulse polls by Sun Life Financial suggests that discomfort over aging and hopes of remaining independent throughout the golden years prevent many Americans from planning long-term care. Shut Your Eyes and Hope for The Best: American Attitudes Toward Long Term Care Planning, surveys both mainstream and affluent Americans age 50 and older.
September 13 -
[IMGCAP(1)] WASHINGTON (Reuters) 8:13am EDT — Retirement programs could look different if a grand deficit-cutting bargain is struck in upcoming negotiations. On Thursday, the Senate Finance Committee will explore "Tax Reform Options: Promoting Retirement Security." Despite the sleepy title, the hearing will be one of the first outward signs of something that's been actively discussed privately all over this city in recent weeks and months: How to tweak retirement to make 401(k) plans more efficient, keep Social
September 13 -
Employers looking to attract engage and retain Generation Y workers need to do their homework to see what makes this demographic group tick their preferences and communication styles, especially when it comes to benefits.
September 13 -
Hospital employees spend 10% more on health care, consume more medical services, and are generally sicker than the rest of the U.S. workforce, according to a study released on Monday.
September 13 -
President Obama addressed a joint session of Congress last Thursday evening to present a jobs bill containing an expansion of the payroll tax cut, tax breaks for new hires and salary raises and other tax reform measures.
September 13 -
The need for additional Life Insurance for today’s working Americans is compelling. Consider the following from the front cover of USA Today on Dec. 3, 2010: “Millions of Families Missing Safety Net.” “The percentage of U.S. households with Life Insurance is at its lowest in 50 years.” “Only 44% of households have an individual life insurance policy.”
September 13
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A new survey from WorldatWork reveals that although 80% of employers around the globe say they support family-friendly workplaces, employee respondents report that when they took advantage of work-life programs, they experienced negative repercussions.
September 12 -
Three-quarters of Americans without health insurance are likely to obtain coverage starting in 2014, according to a new survey by the health and life sciences practice of Oliver Wyman. In all, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act seems on track to reduce the uninsured to 5% of the population.
September 12
