Retirement benefits

One of the major provisions of proposed legislation would require 401(k) plans to offer annuities so participants could create new income streams.

Commentary about health savings accounts and financial investing were among the most popular items this year written by industry thought leaders.

Despite Social Security's financial woes, the revenue shortfall can be easily fixed, say experts at Boston College Center for Retirement Research. But it will only go so far in paying for living expenses.

From Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway and JPMorgan Chase’s new healthcare venture to the IRS clearing the way for a student loan benefit tied to 401(k)s, here are some events that shook up the industry in the past year.

Failing to take the mandatory distribution on time may push retirees to a higher tax bracket.

Sure, offering the perk will help employers recruit and retain top talent. But there’s even more advantages to consider.

With little clarity on when they plan to leave the workforce, older employees are forcing employers to rethink retirement strategies.

Seniors should not only have a financial plan in place, but activities to keep them preoccupied.

Lower-earning spouses who took time off to raise children or care for an aging parent may not be eligible based on the taxes they paid into the system.

From dealing with THC in your body and greater desire for homeopathic meds and yoga, cannabis workers have some specific benefits needs.

Female plan participants confront many obstacles for planning well for a successful retirement. Here’s how benefits advisers can help.

From dealing with THC in your body and greater desire for homeopathic meds and yoga, cannabis workers have some specific benefits needs.

Some people have a hard time getting their one-time pass code to log on to their My Social Security account.

Employee benefit advisers can offer key insight into retirement planning from the perspective of employers.

Workers should urge their employers to offer this savings option in their 401(k) plans to save for emergency and unforeseen expenses.

The program could see benefit cuts and undergo significant changes in the future, and this poses a problem for seniors who depend on it for their main source of retirement income.

The holidays are fast approaching, which means it is time to start doing some year-end tax planning.