Alexander Acosta expresses support for increasing above the 2004 level the salary threshold at which overtime must be paid to employees, but declined to commit to defend the rate put in place by the Obama administration.

The stock market has been on a tear which helps explain the rising optimism in retirement optimism.

As the chances of getting audited by the IRS or Department of Labor become greater, more fiduciaries are realizing that carefully thought-out plan politics are the best defense.

Employers must tweak their benefit signup procedures, including by using mobile, to ensure employees get what they are paying for, according to adviser Greg Hodges.

The American Health Care Act lacked focus on health priorities and sustainability, says benefits expert Francois Millard.

In the sedentary office environment, companies must find ways to motivate workers to be more active, including walking meetings, team sports and health workshops.

The stock market has been on a tear, writes a financial analyst, which helps explain the rising optimism.

Trump’s latest nominee for Secretary of Labor plans to tout his "paycheck to paycheck" upbringing at his confirmation hearing Wednesday morning, and he’ll promise to fairly enforce the law.

At 30 years old, Brett Fowler proves market knowhow trumps age in growing business, obtaining client respect.

Employers should help workers pay down credit cards and student loans so they can then focus attention on emergency savings, says Fidelity Investment executive at the NAPA 401k Summit.

Industry insiders question wisdom of reform that would limit contributions during the NAPA 401(k) Summit.

Benefit executives can offer HSA contributions and other services to help workers care for their aging, ailing parents.

Workers who are treated well keep their focus, new research finds, and benefits are one way to make staff feel respected and appreciated.

Until the early 1980s, Social Security wasn't taxed. But in some situations today, clients may be in for a surprise.

The Congressional Budget Office’s assessment that 7 million fewer Americans will have health coverage at work by 2027 ignores other opportunities proposed by the GOP, says CIAB’s Joel Wood.

Companies need to get employees moving in order to improve health, focus and productivity.

Investing dollars in improved care management programs, well-being initiatives and plan-design modernizations won’t produce full ROI unless the employee contribution methodology is sound.

Until the early 1980s, Social Security wasn't taxed. But in some situations today, clients may be in for a surprise.

Rules of thumb for how much to save for retirement are a starting point for planning, if only that.

Law school dean Alexander Acosta has said little about hot-button Labor issues and faces big choices that will divide Trump supporters.