EBN’s top 10 blogs of the year
Commentary about health savings accounts and financial investing were among the most popular items this year written by industry thought leaders.
Retirement benefits
Social Security will be around when you retire, but don’t expect to live off it
Despite Social Security's financial woes, the revenue shortfall can be easily fixed, say experts at Boston College Center for Retirement Research. But it will only go so far in paying for living expenses.
How the biggest benefits trends this year will still matter in 2019
From Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway and JPMorgan Chase’s new healthcare venture to the IRS clearing the way for a student loan benefit tied to 401(k)s, here are some events that shook up the industry in the past year.
Time is running out for elderly clients to avoid this IRS penalty
Failing to take the mandatory distribution on time may push retirees to a higher tax bracket.
Benefits Think It might be time for a financial wellness checkup
When employees spend time worrying about bills and loans, they aren’t getting work done.
David Kilby
FinFit
More part-time workers getting access to benefits
Paid time off and healthcare perks are among the growing suite of benefits being offered to part-time employees.
5 reasons to offer a student loan repayment benefit in 2019
Sure, offering the perk will help employers recruit and retain top talent. But there’s even more advantages to consider.
Workers putting retirement on the backburner are taxing employers
With little clarity on when they plan to leave the workforce, older employees are forcing employers to rethink retirement strategies.
Is your client really ready to retire?
Seniors should not only have a financial plan in place, but activities to keep them preoccupied.
How your client might lose Social Security benefits
Lower-earning spouses who took time off to raise children or care for an aging parent may not be eligible based on the taxes they paid into the system.
More part-time workers getting access to benefits
Paid time off and healthcare perks are among the growing suite of benefits being offered to part-time employees.
Cash-rich marijuana business brings unexpected tests for benefits, HR
From dealing with THC in your body and greater desire for homeopathic meds and yoga, cannabis workers have some specific benefits needs.
Benefits Think How advisers can bridge the retirement planning gap with women
Female plan participants confront many obstacles for planning well for a successful retirement. Here’s how benefits advisers can help.
Michael Ross
Cornerstone Financial Group
Cash-rich marijuana business brings unexpected tests for benefits, HR
From dealing with THC in your body and greater desire for homeopathic meds and yoga, cannabis workers have some specific benefits needs.
Online notices can show clients how much Social Security benefits will be in 2019
Some people have a hard time getting their one-time pass code to log on to their My Social Security account.
Benefits Think How advisers can help employers attract and retain top talent
Employee benefit advisers can offer key insight into retirement planning from the perspective of employers.
William J. Rossi
Koss Olinger
Clients should ask employers for this powerful 401(k) upgrade
Workers should urge their employers to offer this savings option in their 401(k) plans to save for emergency and unforeseen expenses.
Social Security is millions of retirees’ main income source. That’s a problem.
The program could see benefit cuts and undergo significant changes in the future, and this poses a problem for seniors who depend on it for their main source of retirement income.
5 year-end strategies to cut tax bills now
The holidays are fast approaching, which means it is time to start doing some year-end tax planning.
15 employee benefits on the decline
Not every workplace perk is on the rise. Here are the offerings that are not as popular as they once were, according to the Society for Human Resource Management’s annual benefits survey.