16 things employers should know about women and retirement
Women continue to lag behind men in terms of saving and planning for their future.
Retirement readiness
Technology alone not enough in financial wellness
Employees at companies that take a multi-channel approach to programs fare better than others, finds new research from Financial Finesse.
Understanding the growing popularity of target-date funds
Simplicity and cost-effectiveness have helped drive increased usage of TDFs, which will likely see more customization in the near future, experts say.
‘Cajoling participants’ not enough to boost retirement savings rates
Alicia H. Munnell, director of the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College, shares her thoughts about why Congress should pass a law mandating auto-enrollment and auto-escalation in 401(k) plans.
Why financial stability in retirement continues to elude women
The fact that many female workers will fall into poverty when they reach age 65 or older should be a call to action for employers, advisers and policymakers, says the National Institute on Retirement Security.
Benefits Think Why small employers need access to MEPs
Multiple employer plans address the looming retirement crisis by targeting one of the most underserved segments of the U.S., says Chad Parks.
Chad Parks
Ubiquity Retirement + Savings
Benefits Think Why we desperately need Multiple Employer Plans for small business employees
MEPs address the looming retirement crisis by targeting one of the most underserved segments of the U.S., says Chad Parks.
Chad Parks
Ubiquity Retirement + Savings
Benefits Think Why small balance cash-outs aren’t a good choice for employees
Automatic rollovers are better than cash-outs for cleaning up small 401(k) accounts, according to retirement expert Spencer Williams.
Spencer Williams
Portability Services Network and Retirement Clearinghouse
Behind the rebranding of TIAA-CREF
Connie Weaver, chief marketing officer at newly named TIAA, explains the rationale behind the financial services firm’s new name and look.
Generation X falling short on retirement preparedness
Education, auto-enrollment and modeling tools are ways employers can help bridge the savings gap.
Is it time to start making updates to DC plans?
Employers acknowledge that defined contribution plans are the primary savings vehicle for many employees, yet their actions so far don’t reflect that line of thinking.
Financial stability in retirement years continues to elude women
The fact that many female workers will fall into poverty when they reach age 65 or older should be a call to action for employers and policymakers, says the National Institute on Retirement Security.
Benefits Think Small balance cash-outs: The easy choice isn’t the right one
Automatic rollovers are better than cash-outs for cleaning up small 401(k) accounts, but the ideal long-term solution is for sponsors to enable seamless, automatic plan-to-plan portability.
Spencer Williams
Portability Services Network and Retirement Clearinghouse
TIAA-CREF launches new chapter as TIAA
Connie Weaver, executive vice president and chief marketing officer at TIAA, explains the rationale behind the financial services firm’s new look and name.
Benefits Think How enrollment meetings help improve retirement prospects
Advisers can give employees tips on how to improve their 401(k) savings curve by taking small, manageable steps.
Michael Weintraub
Ascension Benefits & Insurance Solutions
Is student debt the next area of benefits innovation?
Some employers are exploring student loan repayment as a way to attract talent and differentiate themselves from the competition.
Is it time to start making updates to DC plans?
Employers acknowledge that defined contribution plans are the primary savings vehicle for many employees, yet their actions so far don’t reflect that line of thinking.
Student loan debt repayment area of benefits innovation
As companies strive to find new and better ways to attract and retain skilled workers, some are exploring student loan debt repayment as a way to differentiate themselves from the competition.
Financial pressures affect absenteeism rates
Workers who are stressed about finances are absent on average 3.5 days per year, compared to 1.9 days for those who are not stressed about money, pointing to a need for more robust workplace financial wellness programs.
Benefits Think How enrollment meetings help improve retirement prospects
Employees can get tips on how to improve their 401(k) savings curve by taking small, manageable steps and other important advise.
Michael Weintraub
Ascension Benefits & Insurance Solutions