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Two federal proposals would make it easier to invest assets on behalf of terminated participants, says columnist John Ludwig.

Even though an employer health plan may entitle workers to some free services, including vaccines and cancer screenings, many are in the dark about what’s available to them.

The holiday season is the ideal time to plan out the future of your business, says columnist Jack Kwicien.

Employers will have until March 2 to distribute Form 1095.

Creating an irrevocable trust is an option for elders to protect themselves from people who want to take advantage of their declining health and benefit from their wealth.

New data shows only about half of employers in the U.S. have a plan in place to ensure fair pay practices.

Commonwealth Financial Network rethinks fees on qualified retirement accounts

Coalition survey links data to plan design, medical spend predictions with nearly universal interest in accessing metrics.

Fear of unintended consequences, such as a reduction in quality of care, has many in the industry unenthusiastic about the President-elect’s proposal.

According to research from Financial Finesse, female employees are making positive changes to their finances and closing the gap with their male counterparts across generations.

Employers will have until March 2 to distribute Form 1095.

The tax benefits of an HSA make those plans a better option to max out first, although contributing just enough to a company plan to get any matching funds should be first.

Auto-enrollment, employer matching and re-enrollment are all strategies employers should embrace to help employees better save for their futures.

When long-term care coverage is lacking, advisers can help clients find assistance through other avenues, says ARAG’s Dennis Healy.

Tax deductions, coverage limits and drug approval process all need to be addressed, say industry insiders.

By following these best practices, brokers illustrate a consistent path for how they operate and what to expect from professional service, says adviser Eric Silverman.

Employers can make their retirement plan more relevant to employees by demonstrating a commitment to sustainable practices.

The tax benefits of an HSA make those plans a better option to max out first, although contributing just enough to a company plan to get any matching funds should be first.

The U.S. Labor Department granted temporary permission to five banks to continue managing certain U.S. pension funds after convictions of the banks or their units, potentially allowing the banks to move beyond their legal troubles over objections by some Democratic lawmakers.

Anthem Inc.’s proposed merger with Cigna Corp. would reduce health-care competition and raise costs for consumers, U.S. antitrust lawyers will argue Monday when the government goes to court to block the transaction.