Employees don’t need to be millionaires to retire comfortably
Living a luxurious lifestyle for less is a possibility — provided retirees are willing to move overseas.
Retirement benefits
Retirement is forced upon roughly one-quarter of Americans
Even among those who had some savings, people say they commonly lacked financial knowledge and were uncomfortable making investment decisions.
How 401(k) savers can avoid a nasty surprise come retirement
Although taxes on traditional 401(k) contributions are deferred, distributions will be subject to ordinary income taxes in retirement.
Benefit pros on the move: Prudential, WageWorks, Voya, Confidio
Executives are making career changes in the brokerage, pharmacy benefit and insurance industries.
Sears retirees fight life insurance termination as heirs get zip
Retired Sears workers want to create a committee to protect their interests after a retiree died shortly after his life insurance was canceled.
BerniePortal rolls out searchable benefit broker network
Small- and medium-sized companies will have access to the software platform’s database of benefit advisers.
Satisfaction with employer retirement plans in decline
Workers say they are less satisfied with their defined contribution plans and would like to see more investment options.
Millennials want student loan benefits over 401(k)s. Here’s why that’s a problem
“If you only focus on student loans, then you’ve lost 10 years of retirement planning,” says one expert.
The one huge expense most retirees aren’t ready for
An average couple aged 65 who are about to retire this year will need $285,000 to cover healthcare expenses.
20 Digital Innovators transforming benefits, HR
From virtual reality and gamification to mobile apps and wellness videos, these visionaries are using technology to help employers get their employees healthier, happier and more engaged than ever before.
Satisfaction with employer retirement plans in decline
Workers say they are less satisfied with their defined contribution plans and would like to see more investment options.
Benefit pros on the move: Prudential, WageWorks, Voya, Confidio
Executives are making career changes in the brokerage, pharmacy benefit and insurance industries.
Benefits Think Job hopping can hamper retirement savings — but it doesn’t have to
Account balances for workers who changed jobs were 60% lower than those who stayed with one employer for a four-year period, according to one study.
Spencer Williams
Portability Services Network and Retirement Clearinghouse
Benefits Think Job hopping can hamper retirement savings — but it doesn’t have to
Account balances for workers who changed jobs were 60% lower than those who stayed with one employer for a four-year period, according to one study.
Spencer Williams
Portability Services Network and Retirement Clearinghouse
Which types of assets should retirees spend first?
Seniors who hold retirement savings in various assets should develop a tax-efficient withdrawal strategy.
House votes to ease rules, incentivize use of MEPs
In addition to increasing the age limit for required minimum distributions, the bill also makes it easier for employers to unite and form joint retirement plans.
Brokers say employers, carriers need to embrace benefits tech
Adding quality metrics on physicians is just one advantage for the benefits industry — if it manages to evolve from its paper-based roots.
Brokers say employers, carriers need to embrace benefits tech
Adding quality metrics on physicians is just one advantage for the benefits industry — if it manages to evolve from its paper-based roots.
Lawmakers see momentum for bills promoting workplace retirement plans
Congress is considering open MEPs, fiduciary safe harbors and tax incentives as ways to incentivize employers to roll out retirement plans.
Benefits Think Ask Benny: What is the benefit to adding a financial wellness program?
Assisting employees with their finances is a powerful way to recruit and retain top talent.
David Kilby
FinFit