Banco Popular de Puerto Rico

Last week, I shared some of the supportive e-mails I’ve received about my less-than-supportive position on the dependent eligibility extension provided under health care reform.

In all the mail I’ve received over the years, never have I had a reader tell me, “You go, girl!” However, I’ve been fortunate enough to hear it several times in the last few weeks, since my EBN August editorial hit your mailboxes.

After some pretty dour retirement news last Friday, I’m afraid I have more Gloomy Gus news today — this time related to health care.

When you can’t pay your bills or feed your family, there’s only so much that retirement communication can do.

In the market for a new broker to help you navigate open enrollment this year? My colleagues at Employee Benefit Adviser have a recommendation for you.

I read about a pregnancy discrimination lawsuit that I wanted to get your take on — not as legal experts, of course, just on the morals and merits of the case.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! No, not the holidays — back to school! This summer, I’ve been fortunate enough to have extra time at home with my little ones, and I’ve enjoyed it immensely.

I think I maintain a realistic view of the universe, but I have to admit I was surprised to read results from a 2009 SHRM survey — that 60% of employers say they use candidates’ credit reports to influence hiring decisions. Wow.

After some 80% of employers told Hewitt earlier this year that you planned to this year restore reduced or frozen 401(k) matches, Hewitt’s Byron Beebe recently ratted you out to Business Insurance: Only about one-third have actually followed through with reinstatement.

Despite offering consumers invaluable financial protection, life insurance and disability insurance lost a popularity contest to dental and vision coverage in a new study released by Sun Life’s employee benefits group.