Retirement readiness

More employers are embracing the idea that a financially aware and secure employee is a happier, healthier and more productive individual.

As the number of freelance and contract workers increase, so does the demand for more versatile retirement savings options.

Employers should consider having a financial wellness education plan, the right investment adviser and full automation in place by year-end, says Robert Lawton.

The big question is whether any decisions upholding the DOL rule will be nullified by actions of the new Trump administration, says benefits lawyer Carol Buckmann.

Plan participants should know how to roll-over their 401(k), says Retirement Clearinghouse’s Spencer Williams.

Plan sponsors should consider these best practices as they plan sessions with workers, says retirement adviser Robert Lawton.

Thinking about taking a job at a small company? Don’t expect a good retirement plan.

Stricter guidelines around 401(k) loans, more online and on-demand benefits education and regulatory changes are emerging themes this year, says Fidelity’s Meghan Murphy.

Despite a post-election rally on Wall Street, Willis Towers Watson analysis finds that companies remain slow to fully contribute to their plans.

When helping workers plan their post-employment lives, make sure they see the full picture of healthcare costs, says adviser Steven Plewes.