Banco Popular de Puerto Rico
Banco Popular de Puerto Rico is a full-service financial services provider with operations in Puerto Rico, the United States and Virgin Islands. Popular, Inc. is the largest banking institution by both assets and deposits in Puerto Rico, and in the United States Popular, Inc.
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EBN's sister title Money Management Executive reports that as Americans see their pay cut and 401(k) matches suspended, they are worried about their preparedness for retirement, according to a Hartford survey. Thirty-four percent are either 'extremely' or 'very' worried about their ability to save for retirement, and 56% fear they'llhave to cut back on their contributions. Tom Foster, Jr., retirement spokesman for The Hartford, says companies should do what they can to encourage workers
June 22 -
It's a five-in-one tip today, from EBN Contributing Editor Jill Hudgins, benefits communication director for The Home Depot. This month, Hudgins offers her five tips for engaging employees in wellness and moving the needle on health care costs. She knows of what she speaks, as she leads communication for the thousands of employees at Home Depot's more than 1,500 stores across North America.
June 23 -
Strength in numbers tends to be true of most pursuits, but according to new research from Fidelity, couples are, well ... awful at joint financial planning. So pros, you're definitely on the right track with offering financial education and retirement planning resources to spouses as well as employees. Among the somewhat startling findings:* Less than half of couples (45%) make decisions jointly regarding day-to-day financial decisions such as budgeting and bill payment.* Even fewer couples
June 19 -
Couple rising health care costs with the increased emphasis on consumerism and you've got more than enough reason to get familiar with Magnet Recognition facilities -- a distinction given to hospitals and other health care organizations providing high-quality nursing care. Although most quality data available -- what little there is, granted -- addresses physician quality, EBN Contributing Editor Betty Long (an RN herself) points out that "nurses render 95% of the care that a patient
June 18 -
With barely one generation of retirees under its belt, I think it's premature to say this, but here's a report (and accompanying video) from Fortune allt he same with a screaming headline: 'Has the 401(k) failed?' Granted, the economic collapse of last fall showed the biggest flaw of the 401(k) is that it has fast become workers' last best chance at securing their retirement, yet is vulnerable to the swings of the stock market. No,
June 18 -
We're entering the thick of baseball season; you can tell because the fastballs flying at you from Capitol Hill are coming fast and furious. From COBRA to HIPAA to health care reform, you need to keep your eye on the fastballs. Otherwise, as EBN Contributing Editor Nancy L. Bolton says, "they'll pop us on the head."
June 17 -
According to new research from investment advisory firm Financial Engines, although most 401(k) plan participants suffered significant losses in last year's economic collapse, with the right planning 'most people can recover, if they don't panic and were on a good track to start,' says Wei-Yin Hu, the firm's director of investment analysis and research.
June 17 -
Speaking today before attendees at the American Medical Association's annual meeting, President Obama called the current state of the nation's health care system a "ticking time bomb," saying, "If we don't fix health care, America may go the way of GM: Paying more, getting less and going broke."Reminding the physicians in attendance that to most Americans -- including the first family -- "you are the health care system; we just do what you tell us
June 15 -
Claims recovery services are supposed to work for you, but does it at times feel a bit more like a game of three-card monty? If so, this month's 'View from the Andes' column might help. Contributing Editor Karrie Andes voices her frustration with such vendors and offers her first-hand experience on how to beat them at their own game, so to speak. Click here to read how to beat the bamboozler.
June 16 -
Although I'm pleased as punch that you're reading the Daily Diversion today and sincerely hope you're also following EBN's updates on Facebook and Twitter, your manager might be much less thrilled. In a recent report on BenefitNews.com, Associate Editor Lydell C. Bridgeford relays details from a recent Deloitte survey that finds 60% of employers say they're will within their rights to monitor your social media interactions, and 17% in fact have programs in place to
June 16