Retirement benefits

Many legislators are moving ahead with initiatives affecting employee benefits in their communities, such as equal pay laws and healthcare reform

Where does the buck stop when mistakes occur? The Standard’s Ken Waineo explains their responsibility.

Student loan repayment, flexible work schedules and retirement funding are among the perks younger workers are looking for from an employer.

Industry experts weigh in on a range of pain points facing employees, such as managing student debt, and the products that are designed to address them.

Where does the buck stop when mistakes occur? The Standard’s Ken Waineo explains their responsibility.

Following a successful pilot program, employers can expect to see an uptick in Department of Labor audits to ensure they are paying out benefits to fully vested participants.

Industry experts weigh in on a range of pain points facing employees, such as managing student debt, and the products that are designed to address them.

Employers should focus on what employees stand to lose or gain, add a dose of humor and tailor messages to different groups.

Disparities are more pronounced for retirement than healthcare plans, largely due to the elimination of company pensions.

According to WalletHub research, these cities top the list in affordability, quality of life and healthcare.

Saving too much for retirement could force clients to take loans or make withdrawals that would carry taxes and penalties.

Saving too much for retirement could force clients to take loans or make withdrawals that would carry taxes and penalties.

The harsh lessons of the recession of 2008 and the push for more balanced portfolios are changing equity stakes.

Keeping benefits local and establishing an active communication chain are just two ways the top brokers achieve success within their positions.

Not only did Central Michigan University participants reduce their blood pressure and BMI, many also got promotions.

One guideline to remember is that retirees should continue being invested in stocks, which produce high returns and pay dividends.

Plan sponsors should follow a four-step process to ensure their providers are appropriate and that the fees paid are reasonable, says adviser Robert Lawton.

One guideline to remember is that retirees should continue being invested in stocks, which produce high returns and pay dividends.

Plan sponsors are shopping for new plans, opting for cheaper share classes, new research finds.

Plan sponsors are shopping for new plans, opting for cheaper share classes, new research finds.