Retirement

Despite the recent market downturn, workers should remain invested in their employer-sponsored 401(k) plan.

Employers should auto-enroll employees, offer health savings accounts and provide financial education online.

The insurance giant will increase the minimum contribution to its defined benefit pension plan, auto-enroll and auto-escalate its 401(k) deductions and offer employer-sponsored legal services.

Gradifi’s growing demand for tuition payment benefits signals growth for the student loan perk among employers.

A decline in income as a result of the death of a spouse and an increase in medical expenses both pose a serious risk to retirement but can be curbed with proper planning.

Advisers are not required to find the best investment for clients -- only what is considered in their best interest.

The company will increase the minimum contribution to its defined benefit pension plan, auto-enroll its 401(k) plan participants and offer employer-paid legal services.

More workers are gaining access to a Roth 401(k), and employees should take advantage of it.

To help employees secure their financial futures, firms should consider their benefits package, worker needs and education efforts.

Scheduling on-site training, attending webinars and preparing yearly checklists are among the best ways employers can fulfill their responsibilities, says benefits lawyer Carol Buckmann.