Employee benefits

More firms are adopting and evolving policies to be more inclusive of employees in the modern talent war.

Seven circuit courts held that vindication of rights pertaining to the legality of a plan amendment, as opposed to an interpretation of the plan, are not subject to expenditure requirements, write attorneys Michael Stevens and Ronald Kramer.

Employers should consider some of the new options available with the retirement plans.

S&P 500 company pension plans' funding levels increased a mere 1% despite the $40 billion in contributions that these firms made to their plans.

The “Bold Goals” campaign seeks to reduce unhealthy days for the insurer’s workforce.

More firms are adopting and evolving policies to be more inclusive of employees in the modern talent war.

A new study finds that workers struggle with expenses, making it “critically important” for employers to provide financial wellness and education.

Retirees can suspend and resume their Social Security retirement benefits any time after their full retirement age even if they started collecting the benefit before reaching their FRA.

Laden with challenges such as a lack of preventative programs, school districts need extra help with disability programs, says Standard’s Brian Kost.

A plan sponsor’s thoughtful choices about plan features may go a long way toward easing the financial burden of retirement saving.

Less volatility, lower litigation risk and greater simplicity are reasons for embracing this strategy, says adviser Robert Lawton.

A majority of baby boomers polled by Bankers Life Center for a Secure Retirement say that the economy has yet to fully recover from the 2007 financial meltdown.

Leaders of moderate and conservative U.S. House Republican factions are talking about how to revive the health-care bill that some of them helped bring down last week.

Leading a firm of four with a dozen sub-contractors, Jason Seltzer of J. Seltzer Associates is selective in developing his customer base.

Proposals could help employers in their ongoing struggle to slow the growth of health benefit costs, experts say.

A new study finds that workers struggle with expenses, making it “critically important” for employers to provide financial wellness and education.

Craft Hayes looks to help small business adopt HSAs and new technology.

A Roth IRA would come ahead of a traditional IRA if employees move to a higher tax bracket in retirement.

Young employees highly value financial advice but are not receiving enough of it, according to Corporate Insight.

These organizations need to think beyond cost savings and learn what truly engages employees.