Benefit pros on the move: Gallagher, CareerBuilder, Aon, MetLife
Executives are changing jobs in the insurance, HR tech and benefit advising spaces.
Retirement benefits
Why aren’t more employees making 401(k) contributions?
Many pin the blame on stagnant or dwindling income, according to a new survey.
Benefits Think The safe-harbor IRA: friend or foe?
In addition to generally offering poorly performing investment options, these accounts also stick participants with potentially high administration fees.
Spencer Williams
Portability Services Network and Retirement Clearinghouse
10 jobs with the worst retirement benefits
Not every employer offers a good match to employee 401(k) contributions.
Fidelity says number of 401(k) millionaires hits record high
The financial group also says employee savings rates are on the rise.
10 jobs with the worst retirement benefits
Not every employer offers a good match to employee 401(k) contributions.
Employer-sponsored savings programs could be the future of financial wellness
Offering low- and middle-income employees savings interventions can have a positive impact on their personal finances.
15 states where $1M in retirement savings lasts the longest
Depending on where they live, retirees can expect their six-figure savings to last more than two decades, data shows.
Early retirement takes a toll on mental health
Employees who retire early are more likely to experience bouts of anxiety and self-doubt.
Benefits Think 6 steps clients can take to enhance financial literacy across five generations
A look inside the University of Pittsburgh’s recent multi-year initiative to transform retirement communication and boost financial literacy.
Cheryl Johnson
University of Pittsburgh
New DOL rule seen as next step toward open MEPs
Provisions to relax nexus requirement for shared plans are a modest step, but open multiple employer plans enjoy strong momentum and broad support.
Employer-sponsored savings programs could be the future of financial wellness
Offering low- and middle-income employees savings interventions can have a positive impact on their personal finances.
Benefits Think Giving your company retirement plan a check-up now can lead to big savings later
An annual assessment can ensure fiduciary requirements are met, while helping to reduce future costs, administrative headaches and ongoing liability.
Allison Brecher
Vestwell
Benefits Think 6 steps employers can take to enhance financial literacy across five generations
A look inside the University of Pittsburgh’s recent multi-year initiative to transform retirement communication and boost financial literacy.
Cheryl Johnson
University of Pittsburgh
The Hartford to pay up to $10,000 per employee toward student loan debt
The financial services company is part of a larger trend of employers offering the financial benefit.
Sesame Workshop executive named Benefits Professional of the Year
This year’s winners also include leaders from Shop Smart, SSI Group and Benefitfocus.
Benefits Think America’s biggest loan-related problem isn’t what you think
Forget student debt. Employers need to be thinking about 401(k) loans.
George White
Custodia Financial
DOL guidance gives OK to retirement savings auto portability program
The move is expected to prevent fund leakage through opt-out rollovers when workers leave a job, industry experts say.
Benefits Think It’s time to put an end to one-size-fits-all benefits plans
Clients need to be ready to offer benefits and workplace perks that match employees most important needs.
Rachel Lyubovitzky
EverythingBenefits