Retirement benefits

The tech firm is also rolling out wellness Fridays, retirement transition support and a career reboot program.

San Jose’s BlackBag Technologies has to compete with big tech firms to attract talent. But it’s finding its way with paid medical coverage and a remote work strategy.

San Jose’s BlackBag Technologies has to compete with big tech firms to attract talent. But it’s finding its way with paid medical coverage and a remote work strategy.

Even if employers’ concerns are exaggerated, fear of fiduciary responsibility keeps them from offering lifetime income products.

Cuts in Medicaid could prove disastrous for low-income retirees who rely on the program for nursing home care, experts say.

Consolidating retirement accounts using auto-portability can protect data.

An Aflac executive shares tips for helping clients develop benefit packages workers will love.

“Healthcare prices are increasing at levels that significantly exceed overall inflation,” an expert warns.

Unfortunately, physical and cognitive decline are among potential side-effects.

Employer clients should consider adopting voluntary benefits — such as automated savings programs and employee purchase programs — to help employees better manage expenses.

Facing a difficult math problem of planning for retirement, advocates are exploring a path to lifetime income without traditional annuities.

Asset reserves are projected to become depleted in 2035, a year later than previously estimated.

One state has two of the top three cities in terms of boomer debt.

Inadequate retirement savings plans and sky high healthcare costs are all conspiring to make the concept of leaving the workforce something to be more feared than desired.

Target date funds may be clients’ best bet for helping overlooked Gen X workers get ready for their post-work years.

A proposal to increase payroll taxes is facing opposition from some lawmakers who believe millennial workers cannot afford to bear the brunt of higher payroll taxes.

Tapping into these plans is one method used to prevent bankruptcy.

Target date funds may be employers’ best bet for helping overlooked Gen X workers get ready for their post-work years.

Employers should consider adopting voluntary benefits — such as automated savings programs and employee purchase programs — to help employees better manage expenses.

Many workers are unaware they have the option of making catch-up contributions to retirement accounts, missing out on an opportunity to boost savings.