Benefits Think What’s in store for voluntary benefits in 2019
Perks including employee purchase programs and student loan repayment plans will continue to be popular in the coming year.
Peter Marcia
YouDecide
Student loans
Another challenge in retirement? Student loans
The number of older Americans who are carrying student loan debt into retirement has grown to 2.8 million from 700,000 in 2005.
Sotheby’s joins growing number of employers implementing student loan benefit
The auction house will contribute $150 each month to employees’ loans, with no lifetime limit.
Sotheby’s joins growing number of employers implementing student loan benefit
The auction house will contribute $150 each month to employees’ loans, with no lifetime limit.
The 15 most popular employee perks
These are the most coveted non-insurance and retirement benefits, according to employees surveyed by Unum.
Overheard at BFE18: Top 11 tweets from the Benefits Forum & Expo
Social influencers shared moments from EBN and EBA’s annual conference, where employers like Activision Blizzard and Walmart talked about how they’re approaching their benefits strategies.
Overheard at BFE18: Top 11 tweets from the Benefits Forum & Expo
Social influencers shared moments from EBN and EBA’s annual conference, where employers like Activision Blizzard and Walmart talked about how they’re approaching their benefits strategies.
5 reasons to offer a student loan repayment benefit in 2019
Sure, offering the perk will help employers recruit and retain top talent. But there’s even more advantages to consider.
HR pros bust student debt benefit myths: ‘It’s not terribly expensive to fund or administer’
Benefits leaders from Estée Lauder and Options Clearing Corporation say the perk doesn’t have a lot of overhead and has huge payoffs.
HR pros bust student debt benefit myths: ‘It’s not terribly expensive to fund or administer’
Benefits leaders from Estée Lauder and Options Clearing Corp. say the perk doesn’t have a lot of overhead and has huge payoffs.
IRS allows student loan repayment benefits within 401(k) plans
Even though the program was created by a large multinational corporation, companies of all sizes could utilize this approach.
Benefits Think What employers should know about the IRS rule tying student loan benefits to 401(k) plans
The ruling is a step in the right direction. But be warned: There are too many unknowns for companies to begin offering the program.
Andrew S. Zito
Lamco Advisory Group
Benefits Think What employers must know about the IRS rule tying student loans, 401(k)s
The ruling is a step in the right direction. But be warned: There are too many unknowns for companies to begin offering the program.
Andrew S. Zito
Lamco Advisory Group
Employers ask IRS to broaden 401(k) student loan ruling to all qualified plans
The ERISA Industry Committee requests that the agency “clearly articulate that such contributions will not affect the tax-qualified status of an employer’s retirement plan.”
This tax break could save thousands of dollars a year if you own a home
These property tax deferral programs are available to older homeowners who want to postpone real estate taxes provided they remain living in their home.
Tech startup Goodly jumps into student loan benefit market
The new entrant says its platform is easier for companies to get up and running – and much cheaper than its competitors.
Mouse ears for mortarboards: Disney offers hourly workers free tuition
The entertainment giant joins a growing list of employers who have boosted education benefits to stand out in an increasingly competitive labor market.
IRS clears way for student loan benefit tied to 401(k)
A private letter ruling allowed an unnamed employer’s plan to tie retirement contributions to student loan repayment contributions.
IRS clears way for student loan benefit tied to 401(k)
A private letter ruling allowed an unnamed employer’s plan to tie retirement contributions to student loan repayment contributions.
Clothing retailer Carhartt adds student loan perk to benefits package
The Michigan-based company now contributes $50 monthly toward employees’ student loans, up to a $10,000 maximum.
