Employee benefits

Employers play a big role in the savings success of lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender employees because they are more likely to plan for and save for their post-work years if their firm sponsors a 401(k).

Parents of college-aged students looking to pay off kids' loans are the fastest-growing category of employees signing up for payment benefits.

The 2018 EBA Rising Star in Advising is lowering healthcare costs for self-funded employers by boosting their benefits and improving health outcomes — resulting in unspent premiums.

Industry observers say a strong economy and potential benefits from the Tax Cut and Jobs Act will continue to impact deals in 2018.

Employers will need to remain up-to-date on salary history bans, equal income standards and transparency provisions.

Plan sponsors should document meetings, put employee needs first and ensure they have a properly structured retirement plan committee.

Only less than one-third of workers polled by TIAA claimed that they are contributing to an IRA

Some big names in healthcare want to fix what they see as a broken system. First, they are mending fences.

U.S. state and local governments have good reason to root for stocks to rebound from the crash.

Carriers and brokers alike are taking advantage of analytical technology to help participants find the plan that’s right for them.

Nearly 60,000 workers and recent retirees of the health insurance giant will get a retirement plan boost.

Providing benefits such as dental and short-term disability is a smart way for employers to try out the insurance arrangement, which has the potential to save money and provide greater transparency.

Using lowest-cost share classes, performing an annual investment fund review and distributing required fee notices are among best practices.

Disappointed in its underutilized 401(k) plan, the company partnered with BrightDime in an effort to change employee behavior.

Pharmacies in Canada, Australia, the U.K. and more can supply Rx medicine for less than half of U.S. prices.

Twenty standout advisers ages 35 and younger are taking charge of the future of employee benefits, determined to reduce costs and improve client outcomes.

The insurance company will begin offering its employees six weeks of time off to bond with a new child.

In order to identify best in class wellbeing programs, advisers are utilizing digital analytics.

Licensed insurance professionals can assist human resource professionals with a number of election period tasks, while also answering important employee questions.

Firms should consider the benefits of adding such a policy, who pays the cost and how state regulations fit into the picture.