Retirement benefits

With the help of SmartDollar, employees have paid off $522,000 in debt and saved $568,000 over two years.

Employers' 401(k) matching contributions this year are likely to reach 4.7% of worker's pay, up from 3% in 2009.

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

Employers' 401(k) matching contributions this year are likely to reach 4.7% of worker's pay, up from 3% in 2009.

Submissions are due July 28 for Employee Benefit Adviser’s annual awards recognizing excellence and leadership in the field.

Employers should prioritize employee communications, perform face-to-face re-enrollments each year and measure results.

To avoid paying high fees, retirement savers should ensure that their plan administrator is a no-load fund company and avoid overpriced house funds.

Americans are more worried about retirement, and they're getting less help saving for it.

With the help of SmartDollar, employees have paid off $522,000 in debt and saved $568,000 over two years.

The company helps workers with money matters including retirement and estate planning, debt management, college savings and investment strategies.