Benefits Think The power of digitizing the paycheck
Giving employees real-time access to wages can better align with their spending needs and help them keep more money in their pockets.
Financial planning
Healthy workers are ditching company insurance to save $1,000 a month
Employees look for alternative healthcare coverage in the wake of rising premiums, sparking concern over care gaps and group plan disruption.
Financial firms expand pooled retirement plans for small employers
Financial firms are expanding pooled employer retirement plans to help small businesses and nonprofits cut costs, simplify administration and reduce fiduciary risk.
Retirement confidence slips as costs and debt weigh on workers
Americans' retirement confidence falls as inflation, debt, housing and health costs rise, survey finds, with growing Social Security worries.
How life expectancy expectations shape retirement saving habits
A new TIAA Institute report finds workers who misjudge life expectancy are less likely to save, putting long-term retirement security at risk.
Employees can invest alternative assets into their 401(k)s. Here’s what to know
The Department of Labor issued a safe harbor rule protecting benefit leaders as they navigate the added risk to retirement planning.
Benefits Think Help employees maximize tax savings with HSA expense tracking
A comprehensive look at the multiple health and financial advantages HSAs can offer, and how to make sure workers don't miss out.
Itamar Romanini
HSA Store
Millions lose track of their retirement savings. This plan wants to change that
A new clearinghouse proposal would auto-transfer retirement accounts, reducing lost savings and simplifying rollovers across employers.
A new partnership is making homeownership an employee benefit
A new workplace perk helps employees plan for their first home, combining savings, credit-building tools, and guidance alongside traditional benefits.
Benefits Think The top 5 financial concerns for Americans in 2026
A financial planning expert shares advice benefit leaders can pass along to their employees.
Benefits Think Roth catch-up contributions are in effect: Here are plan sponsors’ next steps
A retirement expert offers step-by-step guidance to ensure compliance with the new rule.
Hardship withdrawals hit record high, underscoring retirement risks
Many families are using 401(k) funds to cover short-term needs, potentially limiting options for future care needs.
Benefits Think Why waiting for universal child care will cost employers
Working parents need support in order to remain present and productive.
Lynn Perkins
UrbanSitter
At ADT, ‘security’ now extends to employees’ financial health
The home security company's partnership with Addition Wealth gives workers access to helpful resources and personalized professional guidance for every situation.
Benefits Think Employees can use their HSA for their international medical tourism expenses
Benefit leaders can add this to the list of advantages for employees who elect to participate in this health savings plan.
New student loan laws could make financing college harder for working parents
Starting July 1, 2026 Parent PLUS loans will no longer be eligible for flexible repayment options.
Alarm over rising fuel costs adds to employee financial stress
This is a good time for benefit leaders to highlight financial offerings, flexibility and alternative commuting practices to help offset price hikes.
A financial benefit that matches Trump’s $1K investment in kids
Starting July 2026, Acorns employees will receive $2,000 to put towards their children' s futures.
The 1% difference that can boost your retirement savings
A new J.P. Morgan report finds most Americans haven't calculated retirement needs, but small, consistent changes in saving can make a big difference.
Benefits Think As borrower options narrow, here’s how employers can help
A delay in administrative wage garnishment buys employers more time to devise strategies to assist debt-ridden employees and alleviate financial stress.
