Best 2050 target-date funds of 2019
Steady gains made in equity markets last year were "clearly a tailwind,” an expert says.
Employee benefits
Rising cost of healthcare is hurting HSAs
Ninety-six percent of HSA account holders are depleting their funds on a yearly basis, instead of investing the money for their long-term care.
Benefits Think 3 ways to strengthen your company culture in 2020
A leader must understand that high performing teams with strong cultures are those that are highly aligned around the same core values.
Shane Jackson
Jackson Healthcare
CVS Health eliminates out-of-pocket costs for diabetes medications
The healthcare company’s PBM designed a plan to ensure diabetics have access to medication without increasing employer costs.
Where will younger clients find retirement income?
Nearly 48% of younger Americans feel they are not saving enough to secure their lifestyles after leaving the workforce, a report finds.
Employees can save more of their paycheck with auto-deduction
Even rolls out new product to help employees save money for up to three different purposes at once via direct deposit.
Law firm expands benefits with backup child care option
A lack of access to quality child care can be a big driver of employee turnover.
Benefits Think 3 healthcare benefit predictions for 2020
The start of a new decade is the perfect moment for advisers to think about what has been trending and how to bring about positive change.
Dave Chase
Health Rosetta
How you can help your clients cope with a forced retirement
To reduce the risk of retiring early, seniors are advised to take on a part-time job or downsize to reduce expenses.
Thank God it’s Thursday. Making the case for a four-day workweek
Experts believe that reduced work hours can lower stress and increase well-being, without impacting performance.
Benefits Think Strategies for keeping the millennial workforce loyal, happy and working
Almost 50% of millennial employees would leave their job if given the opportunity. So, what is the trick to keeping this generation at your company?
Chris Middleton
Pets Best Insurance
The problem with the 4% retirement income rule
While there are strategies to help reduce risk, clients should recognize the order of investment returns is crucially important, an expert writes.
TIAA rolls out new HSA to complement retirement plan
The new addition aims to help employees with healthcare expenses now and in retirement.
AI company expands benefits with Goodly student loan platform
GumGum employees are on track to pay off their student loans 27% faster than without the benefit.
Will your clients be forced to claim Social Security early?
Many pre-retirees leave the workforce sooner than anticipated as a result of various factors, such as job loss and illness.
Mercer partnership tracks rising drug costs and potential opioid abuse
The consulting firm partnered with an analytic company to help employers monitor the costs of specialty medications and opioid use in their health plans.
Benefits Think How employees who change jobs save employers money on health plan fees
Most job-changing participants migrate to employers with large health plans, but account consolidation can help both companies reduce their plan fees.
Spencer Williams
Portability Services Network and Retirement Clearinghouse
Benefits Think On-site physical therapy clinics can save thousands on injury and medical costs
Workplace accidents can mean significant disruptions and costs to companies as well as impacts on productivity.
Brennan Russo
HealthFitness
Gig worker law doesn’t target Uber and Postmates, state says
The law set in motion a bitter dispute about the rights of workers who derive their income from apps made in Silicon Valley.
A huge retirement risk clients probably don’t realize they’re facing
Investors who plan to retire early are advised to start saving as soon as possible and diversify their earnings with multiple sources of income.
