Benefits Think ICHRAs offer a new approach to health benefits for employers
Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangements offer increased flexibility and cost control, making them an appealing option for many business owners.
Financial planning
Experts see AI boosting productivity across workplace benefits
Experts say AI can enhance employee benefits, boost productivity and support financial wellness, but trust, bias concerns and scaling challenges still slow adoption.
Benefits Think Value-driven health plans are reshaping employer-sponsored care
Setting employees up to find top-performing providers is helping employers stabilize costs and improve outcomes.
Allstate’s new benefit keeps employees safe from scams
The new solution includes reimbursement opportunities as well as access to personal coaching if employees are victims of fraud.
Many Americans would cut healthcare spending without FSAs, new data shows
New research at the 2025 Financial Wellbeing Symposium finds many Americans depend on FSAs to avoid cutting care while confusion over HSAs slows adoption.
Exclusive research: Caregiving support boosts recruitment and retention
A new survey from EBN reveals shifts for caregivers since 2023, helping benefit leaders respond with offerings that meet their needs.
Vanguard and TIAA launch guaranteed lifetime income solution for 401(k)s
Vanguard and TIAA's collaboration embeds guaranteed lifetime income directly into workplace savings plans.
Workplace emergency funds gain steam as workers struggle to save
Recent data from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York found more than 1 in 3 American households couldn't come up with $2,000 to cover an unexpected expense.
Marathon Health’s benefits redesign led to a 30% increase in usage
For a workforce devoted to caring for others, removing obstacles to things like physical, mental and financial well-being are essential.
Women face persistent headwinds as retirement challenges mount
Transamerica Institute CEO says employers can help women prepare for retirement by addressing the challenges that undermine their ability to save.
Exclusive research Helping the Helpers
New research explores the state of caregiving among employees, highlighting their biggest concerns and points to how employers can help. Read EBN's latest editorial report to learn more.
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Matt Kuhrt
Benefits Think A trifecta of solutions to close the retirement-savings gap
Trump Accounts for every child born in the U.S. from 2025 to 2028, the Saver's Match Program and auto portability represent a historic opportunity to move the needle.
Spencer Williams
Portability Services Network and Retirement Clearinghouse
Why long-term care should be included in financial planning
Whether an employee is reaching retirement age or acting as a caregiver for aging loved ones, planning for potential long-term needs is best done early.
Employers boost financial wellness efforts as worker stress rises
Facing high turnover, particularly among Gen Z, U.S. employers are expanding basic retirement benefits into full-scale financial counseling to cultivate appreciation and security among staff.
Mark Cuban lauds cash-pay option as Rx cost remedy
Cost Plus Drugs co-founder berates benefit advisers for not emphasizing cash carveouts as he seeks to better educate CEOs on how to avoid being ripped off.
Paychex and Perpay partner on credit building employee benefit
Nearly a quarter of Americans have a low credit score, underscoring the need for employer intervention.
How to help employees spend their FSA dollars before the deadline
As the end-of-year FSA deadline approaches, Health e-Commerce shares smart benefit communication tips and examples of how its own employees spend their funds.
7 ways benefit managers can realign a burned out workforce
CHRO's from Care.com and LiveCor share how stress is reshaping employee performance, and how HR can respond.
These low-cost benefits help employees de-stress
Benefit leaders can highlight wellness offerings, flexibility, paid over time and time off to keep employees from feeling overloaded now and into next year.
Anxiety drives Americans to claim Social Security early
A Schroder's expert says new data speaks volumes about the importance of building a solid nest egg before leaving the workforce.
