Retirement

Zenefits’ exit, new HSA regulations, financial wellbeing programs and Congress’ attempt to replace the ACA were the top stories of Employee Benefit Adviser this year.

Benefits such as student loan repayment, pay cards, and even direct bill paying are rising in popularity and could have payroll providers acting more like banks.

Employees should refrain from cosigning their child's student loan, as Social Security could garnish their retirement benefits if the child defaults on the loan payments.

With a new administration came big changes in the benefits industry and these stories were must-reads during a busy year.

From the push for repeal and replace at the beginning of 2017 to tax reform coming in at the tail end, laws and legislation for brokers has been a roller coaster over the past 12 months

Understanding participant needs means having the courage to directly ask what topics are the most pressing, and then address them.

Many younger workers find it difficult to think beyond their student debt, which averages $32,731 with an average monthly payment of $393, according to the Federal Reserve.

Many claims filed by former employees have a very low chance of success, but that does not eliminate the need for the employer to put in the time and money to fight them.

Though workplace offerings such as on-site gyms, foosball and pool tables are common among tech giants, companies should make sure that benefits align with culture.

Nearly a year after 401(k) participants accused the plan’s fiduciaries of breaching their fiduciary duty by not searching for lower cost investment options, a judge dismissed the complaint.