DOL proposes rule easing multiple employer plan restrictions
The proposed regulation would allow small businesses to band together to offer employees defined contribution plans.
Retirement benefits
Muni bonds sport attractive yields for retirees
While tax reform has been a mixed bag for muni bonds, a few factors working in their favor include constrained supply this year, as well as historically low defaults.
Provide this 401(k) match to pad employee retirement savings
Above-average company contributions are essential to helping workers save for retirement and live comfortably during their post-work years, according to a Wells Fargo report.
An enjoyable ‘mini retirement’ requires serious planning
In addition to health insurance considerations. people considering this need to determine whether they can afford the missed earnings and the ability to continue building their nest egg.
Podcast Generation X, millennials anxious about retirement: Transamerica Institute CEO
Catherine Collinson discusses what is bringing down American retirement confidence and how benefits professionals can help.
Provide this 401(k) match to pad employee retirement savings
Above-average company contributions are essential to helping workers save for retirement and live comfortably during their post-work years, according to a Wells Fargo report.
An easier and cheaper way for retirees to tap home equity
More states should follow in California’s footsteps in making it easier and cheaper for seniors to tap home equity, writes Alicia Munnell, director of the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College.
EBA’s Top Women in Benefit Advising
To mark International Women’s Day, a look at female industry leaders who are transforming the benefits advising field.
401(k) co-creator: Next financial crisis may be worse
Ted Benna, known for his work with early planning on the retirement vehicle, sounds the alarm about economic landmines that remain — four decades since the advent of the 401(k).
Podcast Generation X, millennials anxious about retirement: Transamerica Institute CEO
Catherine Collinson discusses what is bringing down American retirement confidence and how benefits professionals can help.
Startup partners with brokers on small business 401(k)s
Human Interest has rolled out a new partner program that brokers can use to manage and track retirement plans for small employers.
Social Security truth or consequences
There are hundreds of rules and claiming strategies – the wrong one can have major repercussions.
Startup partners with brokers on small business 401(k)s
Human Interest has rolled out a new partner program that brokers can use to manage and track retirement plans for small employers.
401(k) co-creator: Next financial crisis may be worse
Ted Benna, known for his work with early planning on the retirement vehicle, sounds the alarm about economic landmines that remain — four decades since the advent of the 401(k).
How to save for retirement with student loans
Workers are advised to contribute enough to their workplace plans to get the match even while paying off their college debt.
2018 Top Women in Benefit Advising
Industry leaders whose unique client management strategies, innovative data manipulation and other industry-leading skills are transforming the field.
The $210 billion risk in your 401(k)
The wealth in retirement accounts could shrink by that much due to annual defaults on 401(k) loans. The projected loss is about 2.7% of the $7.8 trillion in retirement accounts.
Benefits Think A golden era for benefits
When I first started covering the benefits industry in 2011, there was plenty to write about, and much of the focus involved gloom and doom forecasts over the newly enacted Affordable Care Act. How times have changed.
Kathryn Mayer
Employee Benefit News
This retiree trap can send your Social Security benefits to the IRS
Seniors will have to pay income taxes on a certain portion of their benefits if their taxable income plus 50% of the benefits exceed a certain threshold.
Benefits Think The right benefits can drive employee retention
While loyalty and engagement is a complex matter, employers must find the right balance of perks that workers want and will use.
Chris Bruce
Thomsons Online Benefits