BerniePortal rolls out searchable benefit broker network
Small- and medium-sized companies will have access to the software platform’s database of benefit advisers.
Small business
House votes to ease rules, incentivize use of MEPs
In addition to increasing the age limit for required minimum distributions, the bill also makes it easier for employers to unite and form joint retirement plans.
Lawmakers see momentum for bills promoting workplace retirement plans
Congress is considering open MEPs, fiduciary safe harbors and tax incentives as ways to incentivize employers to roll out retirement plans.
Association insurance pushes on despite court ruling
One district judge cited an attempted “end-run” around the ACA in rejecting large chunks of a new rule expanding access to plans for small businesses.
Association insurance pushes on despite court ruling
One district judge cited an attempted “end-run” around the ACA in rejecting large chunks of a new rule expanding access to plans for small businesses.
Fidelity rolls out benefits suite tailored to small businesses
The company’s new offering aims to help small and midsize employers more easily add and manage perks to attract and retain talent.
Small businesses afford major opportunity for advisers
These firms employ nearly half of U.S. workers, and fewer than half of those firms don’t offer a retirement plan.
When taking Social Security at 62 could be wise
Conventional wisdom says to postpone filing for benefits until full retirement age or, even better, until your 70th birthday. Are there some cases when that doesn't apply?
Blue states challenge Trump’s association health plan rules
The Trump administration's desire to end Obamacare could spell trouble for newly expanded association health plans.
Social Security is 66% of retirees’ primary source of income — that’s a problem
Benefits are meant to replace just 40% of preretirement income, so many retirees should consider creating new income sources, such as running a small business or renting out a property.
Square adds benefits offerings to payroll app for small businesses
The company is now offering pretax spending, health insurance, retirement savings and workers compensation offerings to employers.
Benefits Think The case for self-funded health benefit plans and reference-based pricing
Why are self-funding and reference-based pricing so popular with small businesses? They are seeing big savings for both employees and employers.
Daniel MacLeod
Starmark and Trustmark Life Insurance
How the proposed MEP rule could reshape retirement for small businesses
Prudential Retirement’s Harry Dalessio says the DOL’s proposed rule on multiple employer plans is a “significant step forward in addressing the retirement challenges” facing small employers.
How the proposed MEP rule could reshape retirement for small businesses
Prudential Retirement’s Harry Dalessio says the DOL’s proposed rule on multiple employer plans is a “significant step forward in addressing the retirement challenges” facing small employers.
401(k) rule change would ease small companies’ path to joint plans
The proposed rule from the Labor Department would allow small companies with a common owner or those in the same trade group to band together and create multi-employer plans.
Startup partners with brokers on small business 401(k)s
Human Interest has rolled out a new partner program that brokers can use to manage and track retirement plans for small employers.
Startup partners with brokers on small business 401(k)s
Human Interest has rolled out a new partner program that brokers can use to manage and track retirement plans for small employers.
401(k) investors: As markets and economy surge, some experts fear a downfall
Tax cuts and other policies have stirred a stronger economy, but these results could mean vulnerable financial markets in the foreseeable future.
Washington wants to help workers save more in their 401(k)
Lawmakers are looking to pass the Retirement Enhancement and Savings Act of 2018, which will allow workers to save more while encouraging employers to offer more retirement savings options.
White House looks to relax rules for workplace retirement plans
New executive order directs Treasury and Labor departments to ease barriers for small firms to join together in multi-employer plans.
