Retirement

About 77% of people 50 and older want to stay where they are as long as possible, according to a survey. But clients who want to — or have to — move, have a number of options each with pros and cons.

More employers are tailoring packages to meet the varying wants and needs of workers. They’re offering mixes of bonuses, flex time, paid time off, retirement plans, career development and more.

Thrive is a student loan repayment provider that allows employers to match worker contributions toward their retirement plan, their student loans or a combination of both.

Proponents say reintroduced legislation that would allow employers to contribute $5,250 a year without penalty would encourage more companies to offer the perk.

Retirees often underestimate the cost of the second-largest expense for people 65 and older.

Seniors are more likely to opt for the standard deduction, which increased under the new tax law, but those who want to maximize their deductions have several considerations.

The automaker’s new offering to its 14,000 workers aims to “provide employees a less-costly means to pay off student debt and support their path to a sound financial future.”

Lawmakers this year are expected to pursue measures that will help Americans enhance their retirement prospects.

A recent ruling by the U.S. Labor Department could open the door for automatic 401(k) transfers between employers, which means fewer workers will be tempted to cash out.

When Rhode Island made several changes to its health plan offerings last year, it rolled out a comprehensive — and creative — communications campaign to help workers understand and appreciate the updates.