Half of Gen X has done no retirement planning, study says
Having missed out on yesterday's pensions and today's 401(k) features, the latchkey generation is woefully unprepared for retirement. Here's how advisors can help.
Employee benefits
Did Americans contribute enough to their retirement in 2024?
Betterment at Work surveyed 1,000 employees about how confident or anxious they're feeling about their financial futures.
10 best HR lessons of 2024
A roundup of some of our best HR-related articles from the past year.
By
Mary Ellen Egan
Senior Director, Strategy and Content, Live Media, American Banker
American Banker
Benefits Think Changing broker mindset would remove huge obstacle to healthcare fix
Employers lack north stars for improving their plans, which can tie the hands of advisers when recommending strategies.
Dave Chase
Health Rosetta
How Chronus helps T-Mobile connect and engage its workforce
Access to mentoring promotes professional development, cross-departmental relationships and retention among employees.
Weight-loss drug craze appears to be curbing US obesity epidemic
Data shows a noticeable decline in obesity among those taking medications such as Ozempic and Zepbound.
Best of the week roundup
How to handle holiday-related stress; AI helps detect breast cancer and heart disease simultaneously; how the Trump administration might impact pay equality; and more in our weekly roundup.
By
Mary Ellen Egan
Senior Director, Strategy and Content, Live Media, American Banker
American Banker
1 in 3 seniors has less than $50K in their 401(k)s, survey finds
Even among retirement-age Americans, many nest eggs are almost empty, according to an alarming new study by GOBankingRates.
10 countries that offer digital nomad-friendly visas
Flexjobs pulled together a list of countries for anyone interested in truly working from anywhere in the world.
How to combat 5 common holiday wellness challenges
Employers can help workers avoid additional stressors by offering various levels of support and benefits throughout the winter season.
Benefits Think How to talk to Gen Z about open enrollment
A benefits executive with three Gen Z kids of her own explains what they, and employers, should be thinking about.
Missy Plohr-Memming
Metlife
Benefits Think 13 top priorities for fixing US healthcare
From removing physician incentives and network restrictions to offering a unified pricing system and promoting portable plans, the nation can reap lasting rewards.
Paula Muto, M.D.
UBERDOC, Inc.
Is the 401(k) doing too much?
Health care costs. Student loans. Domestic abuse. Are retirement plans addressing too many problems at once?
Benefits Think Advisers serve as catalysts for ethical healthcare solutions
Fostering a culture of health within the workplace through advocacy programs can lead to a more engaged and productive workforce.
Butch Zemar
Elite Benefits of America
AI is helping fight two of the biggest health risks to women
The use of newer technology allows doctors to screen for breast and heart health simultaneously.
Why your company should shut down for the holidays
The CEO of the American Psychological Foundation is making everyone take the week off between Christmas and New Year's Day.
Benefits Think Drowning with a life-preserver: What it means to be functionally uninsured in America
Having health insurance doesn't necessarily keep people with high or ongoing medical costs out of debt.
Stephanie Porrino
Empower Healthcare Insights
Why Zillennials would rather do their taxes than open enrollment
Justworks surveyed over 2,000 workers about their open enrollment experience, and many of the respondents aren't happy.
How do Americans feel about retirement?
Nearly one third of Americans feel anxious when thinking about retirement.
Benefits Think Training workers is key to fulfilling AI’s full potential
As many as 65% of employees say they haven't been trained on how to use AI, while 42% expressed interest in such training from their employer.
