Retirement

Helping clients tackle rising pharmacy costs, boosting voluntary enrollment and mergers were among the most viewed news items of the year.

From Capitol Hill to Silicon Valley, headlines impacting employee benefit decision-makers dominated news cycles.

One of the major provisions of proposed legislation would require 401(k) plans to offer annuities so participants could create new income streams.

Commentary about health savings accounts and financial investing were among the most popular items this year written by industry thought leaders.

Despite Social Security's financial woes, the revenue shortfall can be easily fixed, say experts at Boston College Center for Retirement Research. But it will only go so far in paying for living expenses.

From Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway and JPMorgan Chase’s new healthcare venture to the IRS clearing the way for a student loan benefit tied to 401(k)s, here are some events that shook up the industry in the past year.

Failing to take the mandatory distribution on time may push retirees to a higher tax bracket.

Sure, offering the perk will help employers recruit and retain top talent. But there’s even more advantages to consider.

With little clarity on when they plan to leave the workforce, older employees are forcing employers to rethink retirement strategies.

Seniors should not only have a financial plan in place, but activities to keep them preoccupied.