Benefits

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...

July 31, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - The next wave of expected retirees want help planning a secure stream of income in retirement, according to a survey of U.S. retirement...

July 31, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – An analysis of defined contribution (DC) participant data by the Investment Company Institute (ICI) indicates employees are continuing to save for retirement.

July 30, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Open enrollment is a time when plan sponsors can satisfy a number of participant notice requirements as well as communicate the value of...

July 30, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – More than 300 retired city employees are suing Chicago for lifetime health benefits they said they were promised.

July 30, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Nearly half of offices have cliques of some kind, according to a survey.

July 30, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Working with an adviser can help retirement plan sponsors in several ways.

July 29, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – The National Association of Government Defined Contribution Administrators (NAGDCA) issued a white paper that addresses retirement income strategies for defined contribution (DC) plan...

July 26, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and AARP urged policymakers to act on solutions that will help more Americans build a more secure retirement.

July 25, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - The rising price tag of health care and the risks and costs associated with funding pension plans weigh heavily on corporate finances, research...

July 25, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - The Anglican Church of Canada is asking members of its pension plan for more time before having to make up for underfunding.

July 25, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – A law firm is investigating whether RadioShack Corporation violated the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) by offering company stock in its retirement...