Benefits

August 15, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Employees today are less likely to expect Social Security in retirement, according to findings from the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI).

August 15, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – While the majority of employees accept responsibility for financing their own retirement and are relying primarily on their 401(k)s to get them there,...

August 14, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – More than two-thirds of employers (69%) providing health benefits have analyzed how the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) will affect their...

August 14, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Women are saving less for retirement than men, according to a report from Aon Hewitt.

August 13, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Being friendly in the office is different from being friendly online.

August 13, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – While it is good to stand out to a potential employer, some folks go overboard.

August 12, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – New Jersey Governor Chris Christie signed an executive order last week that will create a unit of investigators for uncovering pension fraud in...

August 9, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Pension plan participation is much higher among couples when they are viewed as a unit, rather than measured separately as married men and...

August 9, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – The delay of the employer mandate in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) could result in big costs over the long...

August 8, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Nearly two-thirds of plan sponsors surveyed said many of their employees are delaying retirement.

August 7, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Participant demographics and behavior vary by plan type, an analysis shows.

August 6, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Displaced workers have suffered setbacks in their retirement savings, a survey shows.

 

August 6, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – People who prefer to stay up late at night are more likely to have darker personality traits than early risers, a study suggests.

August 6, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Many companies are considering using the individual Medicare plan market to offer health care coverage to their retirees, a survey shows.

August 5, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – An analysis from New York Life found the average contribution rate for participants who have taken loans from their 401(k) plans is 5.63%,...

August 5, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – A study by the RAND Corporation identified the key characteristics of successful workplace wellness programs.

August 2, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Physicians responding to a survey reported gaps in personal financial knowledge.

August 1, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – What kind of health insurance coverage a company offers will play a greater role in whether a person will work there, according to...

August 1, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – An analysis from New York Life Retirement Plan Services shows 401(k) plan participants who take out loans have lower savings rates.

August 1, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - One-third (33%) of those polled, who are already in retirement, confirmed they are experiencing a lower standard of living than during their working...