California launches largest state-run retirement benefit in the nation
The state says the program makes it easy for employers to comply with upcoming retirement benefit laws.
Retirement income
These Social Security myths could harm employees’ retirement accounts
Careful planning can help prevent workers from shrinking their benefits based on misperceptions.
Why clients should help workers save for emergencies
Providing automatic savings accounts can keep employees from using retirement funds in a crisis.
How to help employees free up cash for their 401(k)s
Target-date funds can help risk-averse young workers ease into investing.
Why employers should help workers save for emergencies
Providing automatic savings accounts can keep employees from using retirement funds in a crisis.
Employees have big retirement goals. Simple tools may help them reach them
Employer-provided resources, including online retirement calculators, may lead employees to increase their annual contributions and improve spending habits.
Millennial employees: stop ‘saving’ for retirement
Target-date funds can help risk-averse young workers ease into investing.
Before retirement, give baby boomers a crash course in Medicare
"The world of Social Security is so different from the world of employer benefits," one benefits consultant says.
Do married women face greater retirement risks?
Dual-income couples benefit less from Social Security.
Before retirement, give baby boomer employees a crash course in Medicare
"The world of Social Security is so different from the world of employer benefits," a benefits consultant says.
The flawed advice being peddled about saving for retirement
Savers can expect investment returns through compounded growth as long as they don’t lose from a market downturn.
Don’t let employees fall victim to these retirement myths
There are many misconceptions that can lead to financial hardships in retirement.
As workers save for retirement, remember these 6 key HSA features
A health savings account can be a great savings vehicle for people who are preparing for retirement.
Steps employees should take before contributing to a 529 plan
Funding a 401(k), 403(b) or company-sponsored retirement savings vehicle should come first, an expert says.
Benefits Think A retirement readiness benefit that addresses the financial challenges of aging
Group long-term care insurance can help employees protect their assets and relieve some of the stress of caregiving — as well as benefit clients, too.
Brian Harrington
Genworth
401(k) tweaks that can help clients reach retirement sooner
Plan participants should consider boosting their contribution rates if they are planning for an early retirement, says one expert.
Benefits Think A retirement readiness benefit that addresses the financial challenges of aging
Group long-term care insurance can help employees protect their assets and relieve some of the stress of caregiving — as well as benefit employers, too.
Brian Harrington
Genworth
Retirement? Four in 10 Americans don’t see it ever happening
Saving for retirement is more important than paying off credit card debt or building an emergency fund, according to a new survey.
Employees don’t need to be millionaires to retire comfortably
Living a luxurious lifestyle for less is a possibility — provided retirees are willing to move overseas.
Retirement is forced upon roughly one-quarter of Americans
Even among those who had some savings, people say they commonly lacked financial knowledge and were uncomfortable making investment decisions.
