Why the average retirement age is rising
Social Security, pension type, and education are factors that have contributed to the rise in the retirement age since the mid-1980s.
Retirement readiness
Some employees use personal credit cards to save HSA funds for retirement
Instead of offsetting current healthcare costs, HSA providers are seeing workers prepare for their post-work medical expenses.
Help employees avoid these retirement myths
Workers should not assume that Medicare will cover all their medical expenses, or that they'll see a decrease in their expenses after they retire.
Help clients avoid these retirement myths
Clients should not assume that Medicare will cover all their medical expenses, or that they'll see a decrease in their expenses after they retire.
HSA providers urge employers to push plans as retirement investments
Instead of offsetting current healthcare costs, some employees are using these accounts for their post-work medical expenses.
Government employees flock to sponsored retirement plans
Despite high participation numbers, many worry that federal and state workers still will not save enough.
What if the retirement crisis has been exaggerated?
Most retirees said they adapted to their situation of having limited retirement income and they have had few regrets, according to a survey.
Benefits Think 10 key features of a retirement-ready 401(k)
Auto-enrollment, auto-escalation, participant investment advice and Roth 401(k) availability are among the important traits of a plan.
Robert C. Lawton
Lawton Retirement Plan Consultants
What if the retirement crisis has been exaggerated?
Most retirees said they adapted to their situation of having limited retirement income and they have had few regrets.
Government employees flock to sponsored plans as educators lag
Despite their high participation numbers, many worry that they will not save enough for retirement.
Financial wellness program adds bite to Delta Dental’s benefits
The insurance company implemented Best Money Moves, a mobile-first program that helps employees make better money decisions based on their biggest financial stressors.
Benefits Think Why cyberattacks make a compelling case for auto-portability
The fewer systems where a 401(k) participant has an active account, the less likely that employee’s sensitive data will be compromised.
Spencer Williams
Portability Services Network and Retirement Clearinghouse
Financial wellness program adds bite to Delta Dental’s benefits
The insurance company implemented Best Money Moves, a mobile-first program that helps employees make better money decisions based on their biggest financial stressors.
Workers fear Social Security will go broke
Nearly two-thirds of future and recent retirees are worried there will be cuts to the program under the Trump administration. And an even greater percentage think that it needs to change.
The big decision in retirement: Rent or buy
Owning a home can bring tax benefits, as well as equity that can be used to create an income stream, but in some cases a rental can be a better deal for retirees.
The big decision in retirement: Rent or buy
Owning a home can bring tax benefits, as well as equity that can be used to create an income stream, but in some cases a rental can be a better deal for retirees.
Employer-provided benefit costs vary widely by industry
Disparities are more pronounced for retirement than healthcare plans, largely due to the elimination of company pensions.
When retirement plan administrators make an error
Where does the buck stop when mistakes occur? The Standard’s Ken Waineo explains their responsibility.
Benefits Think Why plan sponsors should educate employees on HSA contributions
In addition to being triple tax-free, health savings accounts can make a significant difference for workers’ retirement planning.
Robert C. Lawton
Lawton Retirement Plan Consultants
When retirement plan administrators make an error
Where does the buck stop when mistakes occur? The Standard’s Ken Waineo explains their responsibility.
