Employee benefits

Retirees who under-reported their income to avoid taxes will also get smaller retirement benefits than they deserve.

A little bit of negotiation and understanding of how carrier formulas work can go a long way in helping employers prepare for rate increases.

Broker disintermediation is not about to happen — nor is it something a smart carrier should desire.

Significant variances between the two delivery models include an employee’s level of ongoing relationship with the same physician over time.

Retirees who under-reported their income to avoid taxes will also get smaller retirement benefits than they deserve.

A growing number of companies require same-sex couples to marry to receive healthcare benefits.

NBGH’s Brian Marcotte and National Alliance’s Mike Thompson sound off on why employers need to embrace mobile communications, offer financial wellness apps and meet their employees where they are.

Users of Alegeus’s mobile app now can get quick answers to common questions regarding their offerings.

The two tech giants come at the market with offerings targeted at different customer segments.

Retirees should weigh a number of factors, including the fact that the closing costs for reverse mortgages are higher than those for regular mortgages.

A holistic approach to regulations that impact defined benefit plans is the only way to ensure employees are secure in their post-work years, says the ERISA Industry Committee.

Employers who want to attract top talent must offer their employees a wide array of product options.

Retirees should weigh a number of factors, including the fact that the closing costs for reverse mortgages are higher than those for regular mortgages.

Receiving a line of credit through an employer may prevent the risk of high interest rates for employees and improve productivity.

Ron Surz, president of Target Date Solutions, sounds off on the TDF index he created and the fiduciary obligations plan sponsors face in retirement plan fund selection.

The two tech giants come at the market with offerings targeted at different customer segments.

Different carriers are changing their position in the space, creating opportunity for advisers to find strategic partners.

Benefit managers are painting well-being programs with a wider brush as strategies further incorporate wealth and emotional components.

IRA investors should consider implementing a charitable lead annuity trust when converting some of their funds into Roth to mitigate the tax bite.

When making retirement updates, plan sponsors should consider fees, features and fiduciaries.