Claims are hovering near the lowest level since the early 1970s, indicating employers remain reluctant to reduce staff amid steady demand and a shortage of workers with relevant skills and experience.

The White House prodded House Republican leaders to make last-minute tweaks to their ACA replacement bill Thursday aimed at protecting “high-risk” patients before lawmakers leave Washington for their two-week spring break.

Employers are investing in more viable long-term solutions than moving employees to high-deductible plans, such as new incentives, DirectPath report shows.

The way that benefits professionals define these terms shapes the way we think about them, debates neurophysiologist Will Clower.

No matter the reason for a decision to downsize, there are a number of factors to consider during the implementation process, says attorney Felicia O'Connor.

When adviser Tom Avery couldn't find a technology solution to meet his clients' needs, he went out and developed one

Workers who withdraw from their 401(k) plan lose about 25% in compounded growth.

Young advisers can diversify their services through better knowledge of the Medicare landscape and a stronger focus on HSAs.

Individual connections can engage employees in benefits as well as help them fight stress.

Professors and other faculty want more information about Medicare, post-work healthcare costs, Social Security and investment options from plan sponsors.

Workers want more diversified options for how to spend money traditionally accumulated in workplace retirement accounts, a South African study by financial services group Alexander Forbes finds.

Prior to rolling out health technologies to employees, benefits executives should try products to test effectiveness and ensure that they integrate with wellness initiatives.

A couple who expects to earn a bigger income in the future is advised to convert part of their IRA into a Roth now while they are in a lower tax bracket.

Tom Avery couldn't find a technology product to meet his clients' enrollment, compliance and administration needs — so he created one.

Plan sponsors can help close a knowledge gap by educating employees about the advantages of contributing to an individual retirement account.

Feeling dissatisfied with the insurance industry, EBA Rising Star Colleen Blum connected with a broker who recognized her tenacity.

Technology is key to helping employers manage a changing workforce and increased regulations — but drawbacks, including integrations and billing, also exist.

The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals recently weighed in on LGBTQ protections — but the decision is not as clear as some of the headlines make it seem.

401(k) participants can create a pension-like source of retirement income by using a portion of their assets to buy a longevity income annuity.

Changing business models, the ACA and rising costs have put strain on consultants, but Joshua Rubich sees a new way of conducting business.