Top 10 HR challenges of 2019
From managing paid leave policies to addressing employee drug use, employers can expect to have their hands full in the coming year. But these strategies can help.
Retirement planning
6 ways to make a good 401(k) great
With financial wellness education, full automation and more, employers can help their employees improve their plans.
Benefits Think It might be time for a financial wellness checkup
When employees spend time worrying about bills and loans, they aren’t getting work done.
David Kilby
FinFit
Top 10 HR challenges of 2019
From managing paid leave policies to addressing employee drug use, employers can expect to have their hands full this year. But these strategies can help.
Benefits Think Here’s what not to do with employer-sponsored defined contribution plans
Advisers can help guide workers who are considering the best option for their retirement plan.
Sandy Blair
CalSTRS
4 critical questions to ask during a market downturn
Clients can often retire smoothly even during a downturn if they diversify and rebalance their portfolios properly, as well as pay off debts and maximize their Social Security benefits.
Why Oregon’s retirement plan rollout is worth watching
The pioneering state and a few other early adopters are hoping that they will set the tone for a "movement" toward state-run retirement plans.
Benefits Think Here’s what not to do with employer-sponsored defined contribution plans
Advisers can help guide workers who are considering the best option for their retirement plan.
Sandy Blair
CalSTRS
EBN’s top 10 blogs of the year
Commentary about health savings accounts and financial investing were among the most popular items this year written by industry thought leaders.
Time is running out for elderly clients to avoid this IRS penalty
Failing to take the mandatory distribution on time may push retirees to a higher tax bracket.
Benefits Think It might be time for a financial wellness checkup
When employees spend time worrying about bills and loans, they aren’t getting work done.
David Kilby
FinFit
5 reasons to offer a student loan repayment benefit in 2019
Sure, offering the perk will help employers recruit and retain top talent. But there’s even more advantages to consider.
Workers putting retirement on the backburner are taxing employers
With little clarity on when they plan to leave the workforce, older employees are forcing employers to rethink retirement strategies.
How your client might lose Social Security benefits
Lower-earning spouses who took time off to raise children or care for an aging parent may not be eligible based on the taxes they paid into the system.
Benefits Think How advisers can bridge the retirement planning gap with women
Female plan participants confront many obstacles for planning well for a successful retirement. Here’s how benefits advisers can help.
Michael Ross
Cornerstone Financial Group
Benefits Think How advisers can help employers attract and retain top talent
Employee benefit advisers can offer key insight into retirement planning from the perspective of employers.
William J. Rossi
Koss Olinger
10 key features of a retirement-ready 401(k)
Auto-enrollment, auto-escalation, participant investment advice and Roth 401(k) availability are among the important traits of a plan.
Benefits Think Is your missing participant retirement program a Ford Model T or 2018 BMW?
A 4-step plan of action to improve your strategy for locating missing participants and beneficiaries.
Spencer Williams
Portability Services Network and Retirement Clearinghouse
Benefits Think Is your missing participant retirement program a Ford Model T or 2018 BMW?
A 4-step plan of action to improve your strategy for locating missing participants and beneficiaries.
Spencer Williams
Portability Services Network and Retirement Clearinghouse
Benefits Think Roth contributions: How to help employees understand the benefits
Employee education is key when it comes to Roth contributions. Here’s what employers and benefit advisers need to know.
Andrew S. Zito
Lamco Advisory Group