New data technologies are making it possible for even the smallest employers to fund their own health plans

The Senate GOP leader was left facing an increasingly narrow path, with no apparent way to win over conservative and moderate holdouts seeking to pull the bill in opposite directions.

The company helps workers with money matters including retirement and estate planning, debt management, college savings and investment strategies.

Since its launch earlier this year, the nation’s seventh largest employee benefits firm has been on a growth spree.

The three-year-old brokerage’s former head of business development Meg Murphy shares lessons with her fellow advisers.

Do not passively wait for written reviews by an occasional client or two — consider developing a proactive campaign, says columnist Jack Kwicien

As companies struggle to stay ahead of changing regulations, they might consider outsourcing absence management to a qualified vendor to offset some of the burden.

Although the market continues to rally, a possible setback remains likely and retirement investors should be ready for this scenario.

The Congressional Budget Office won’t release a score on the revised GOP healthcare bill, as consideration of the controversial measure is delayed by a medical scare for one of its potential backers.

Senate bill would remove noncompliance penalty, but observers caution industry to withhold any celebration of a change in the definition of a full-time employee.

Through a blog and newsletter, the chief compliance officer for benefit firm Vita Companies helps clients navigate regulation.

One key point on the journey toward success is to avoid operational HR leaders and track down prospects’ CFOs first, says columnist Nelson Griswold.

Employers should be encouraged to provide their workers affordable, simplified long-term care insurance for employees age 45 and older, says report from the Bipartisan Policy Center.

The bill already has drawn two firm no votes leaving Mitch McConnell no margin for losing GOP support to get the 50 votes he needs as senators await a CBO analysis expected early next week.

Akamai, Rackspace, Southwest Airlines, Vivint and other corporate leaders see ‘quality of life’ perks as the way to attract and retain top talent.

Association health plan option will create new avenues of coverage, but comes with risks advisers should address with clients.

Employers must conduct a thorough review of their plans’ written forms and actual operations so they don’t lose their tax exempt status.

Advisers beware: With this acquisition, the online retailing juggernaut has set its sights on healthcare.

The Affordable Care Act removed a key constraint by making cost-effective healthcare available outside of full-time employment, which gave people many more options around retirement and work.

Real estate can be a good investment because historical data show that increases in rental rates outpace inflation, but there are caveats for clients to consider.