Retirement benefits

Relying solely on software platforms to choose health plans and enroll employees without expert interaction can cost time and money, and can even lead to compliance issues.

Giving employees the right tools and advice can help to address the retirement savings gap, Mercer says.

ERISA reporting must be filed by July 31 or an extension must be filed on the same date by employers to avoid penalties.

Relying solely on software platforms to choose health plans and enroll employees without expert interaction can cost time and money, and can even lead to compliance issues.

Factors such as increased longevity, income inequality and pension-fund shortfalls have caused Americans to be in a worse position for their post-work years.

Clients should work together with their spouses and plan as a couple to develop a Social Security claiming strategy that will maximize their retirement benefits.

The Kentucky firm wants plan sponsors and participants to better understand their retirement options.

Employees have some simple but significant false ideas about their retirement plans. And employers need to do a better job addressing them during education sessions.

Employees will have more money in retirement if they contribute to the right savings account.

The Kentucky firm wants plan sponsors and participants to better understand their retirement options.