Retirees can mitigate the impact of inflation by shortening the duration of bond portfolios so that re-investment at higher rates can be done in the future.

Jobless claims increased by 7,000 to 265,000 in the week ended Oct. 29, a Labor Department report showed Thursday in Washington.

Willis Towers Watson report tracks marketplace trends for 2017, including positive signs for business growth.

Although some uncertainties remain, consultants should be preparing clients now for upcoming changes.

The office-supply retailer announced a new program offering the perk to “top performing” employees.

The NLRB is concerned the ride-sharing company may be illegally blocking class actions and steps up enforcement actions targeting sharing economy.

There’s been little discussion between Clinton and Trump, but plan sponsors remain concerned about post-ACA healthcare.

Although a convenience when dealing with emergencies or staying in touch with family and friends, constant connectivity can create a tricky situation for employers.

Those with the option of making loan payments from their plans should consider tax implications and the possibility of missing out on the growth of borrowed funds.

Employers who show appreciation for their workforce see increased engagement from staff.

A loyal employer will spend more money and renew more quickly, according to research.

The tire company aims to keep its employees as “healthy as genetically possible” with the help of family health centers, onsite gyms and free medication.

Building self-efficacy in a wellness program is key, says medical director Mary Jane Osmick.

These factors have turned retirement into the ultimate obstacle course and it’s up to advisers to help clients navigate it successfully, says MDRT’s Curtis Cloke.

An analysis shows that low-income clients get more back from Social Security than the payroll taxes they paid, while high-earning workers get less.

People often sit down to figure out how much they will need in retirement and assume they'll spend 40 years in the workforce. That's an outmoded assumption, TIAA's Diane Garnic says.

Rising Affordable Care Act premiums are a hot election topic, but political fallout from the law will be felt long after the election.

Professional development and coaching is an important part of the culture at the benefits firm.

Retirement investors should learn how to balance the different risks to their portfolio instead of avoiding them altogether.

Benefit consultants don’t need to be code jockeys to improve their search engine results. Rick Ramos advises how to reach the top of the Google heap.