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

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.

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.

One of the world’s largest cybersecurity companies agrees to buy identity-theft protection services company for about $2.3 billion including debt to expand in services for identity protection.

In time for holiday employment, ACH, credit and debit elections avoid cumbersome payroll deduction retroactivity.

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

Aimed at people who don’t have access to a 401(k) at work, this government IRA helps new and low-income workers save for their golden years.

On Oct. 20, the DOJ and FTC jointly issued antitrust guidance for human resources professionals. The agencies also released a list of high-level red flags for the unwary.

The strategy not only helps improve employees’ chances of achieving a financially secure retirement, but it also increases plans’ average account balances.

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

Employees should be steered toward high-value care sites, second opinions and the benefits of palliative care early on.