Employee benefits

Automatic 401(k) enrollment and financial education are just some of the offerings that can make a big difference with employees.

Many seniors are unaware that Medicare premium payments are deductible, while their spouses who are still working can contribute to a spousal IRA and reduce their taxable income.

The reduction, effective in July, was triggered by the failure of a defunct public agency, the East San Gabriel Valley Human Services Consortium, to pay Calpers the entire cost of covering the pensions of its former employees.

Agency commissioner outlines strategic enforcement plans, which include prioritizing cases in emerging areas of law like protection for LGBT individuals against sex-based discrimination.

Automatic 401(k) enrollment and financial education are just some of the offerings that can make a big difference with employees.

An increase in audits and associated fines serve as a good reminder for employers to revisit training often to ensure compliance.

Longer lives and growing inflation are just two realities that advisers and clients must remember when formulating a post-work plan, urges Jamie McIntyre.

A last-minute White House bid to win the support of reluctant House conservatives for the GOP Obamacare replacement bill by discussing possible changes risks losing the support of party moderates.

Even within one state, benefit compliance can be tricky for both large and small companies as policies come out from the federal level all the way down to city municipalities.

Employee stock purchase programs give workers an opportunity to pay off debt or save after unloading their shares.

Academic’s proposal to streamline DC model would do away with complex terms and signup forms.

From healthcare and immigration to patchwork compensation policies, employers must remain vigilant in compliance efforts as lawmakers shake up the system.

Advisers must know how to explain their role in the Conflict of Interest era.

401(k) automation can help more employees increase their retirement savings, and empower more sponsors to improve their plan performance metrics, without negative consequences, says Spencer Williams.

An increase in audits and associated fines serve as a good reminder for employers to revisit training often to ensure compliance.

Investors can expect a bill from their traditional IRA or Roth IRA if they hold non-traditional assets, such as limited partnerships.

Despite being in place for years, executives are still vexed by mandated employee time off.

From healthcare and immigration to patchwork compensation policies, employers must remain vigilant in compliance efforts as lawmakers shake up the system.

Cory Friedman, VP of Benefits Consulting for GCG Financial, says the greatest challenge for up-and-coming benefit brokers is lack of opportunity

Better broker education is needed to boost participation of plan owned by the insured.