Baby boomers and millennials have more in common than they think
Workers from both generations share similarities — and financial pressures — when planning for retirement, writes an expert.
Retirement planning
10 best states for retirement
Virginia and Colorado are among the most-appealing locations for employees to spend their golden years in 2019, due in part to top scores in affordability, health-related factors and overall quality of life.
Fractional share plan options can help employee retention and participation
These programs can be great retention tools that help employees add to their retirement savings.
How to manage multiple HSAs for couples
They are triple-tax advantaged, but also introduce significant challenges — especially for life partners with multiple accounts.
Benefits Think How advisers can help their female clients overcome retirement savings hurdles
Selecting the right retirement savings plan can help women get on track with their savings, despite unique challenges.
Barbara Van Zomeren
Ascensus
Benefits Think IRA spousal contributions can mitigate high cost of women’s work breaks in retirement plans
The gender gap is alive and well when it comes to career timeouts and savings often take the hit.
Barbara Van Zomeren
Ascensus
Benefits Think How to maximize employee participation in HSA plans
Help your employees take full advantage of the investment savings and healthcare spending benefits of HSAs.
Brian Cosgray
Businessolver
Benefits Think 5 broker tips to streamline retirement planning
What employers should consider when tapping a broker to help employees navigate retirement plan selection.
Stephen Kapusta
ADP
Benefits Think Why using a 401(k) to pay for emergencies is hurting employers and employees
An increasing number of employers are tapping into their 401(k) to pay for emergency expenses. Financial education and flexible benefits are key to helping employees refrain from this practice.
Rob Whalen
PTO Exchange
Trilogy Health Services expands student loan repayment benefits
Employees have access to repayment assistance, scholarships, and a financial wellness platform.
3 ways retirement plan design can address workforce challenges
These benefits should be customized to align with the unique needs of employees.
Benefits Think Employees are overlooking HSA benefits when choosing health coverage
No other savings vehicle can claim this level of tax advantage.
E. Craig Keohan
HealthSavings Administrators
Buyout or pension? The heavyweight bout of retirement decisions
Buyout amounts are high right now, but there are many other factors to consider when guiding employees to the right choice.
IRS increases retirement contributions for 2020
The latest move has repercussions for employees’ retirement plans, and employers in the middle of open enrollment.
Telehealth is the most unused benefit: Lightning Round with Benefitfocus’ Misty Guinn
Also, unique working parent benefits are in great demand, says the Benny Award winner.
Benefits Think IRS updates rules on retirement plan hardship distributions
These new changes make requirements more flexible and participant-friendly for those with 401(k) and 403(b) plans.
Lisa Tavares
Venable
A la carte benefits: Lightning Round with Jessica Adams of Brad’s Deals
Here are the most underused benefit and the best retention tool, according to this Benny Award winner.
401(k) loan benefits are stressing employees out
Borrowing against a retirement plan can be a double-edged sword.
Benefit pros on the move: OneDigital, Prudential, AIG, Alera
Executives continue to change jobs in the insurance and benefits spaces.
Benefits Think How HSAs may help women clear retirement savings obstacles
Health savings accounts have unique features that can supplement career breaks and help bridge the gender pay gap.
Barbara Van Zomeren
Ascensus