Benefits

May 16, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - American workers realize they are behind in saving for retirement, and are adjusting their expectations accordingly.

May 16, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) recommends that, as the economy improves, the Department of Labor (DOL) refocus on older job seekers.

May 16, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - A study indicates American workers need more concrete sources of information to aid them in planning for retirement.

May 15, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Language is critical in reaching the “senior citizen” demographic to explain investment products, according to research firm Hearts & Wallets. 
 

May 14, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Nearly nine in 10 Canadian homeowners (87%) indicate that "being debt-free" is very important to their definition of a successful retirement.

May 14, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Many American workers find it appealing to have a guaranteed income in retirement—the younger the employee, the greater the attraction.

May 11, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – You would think with the weak economy, workers would be doing all they can to hang on to their jobs.

May 11, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Central Freight Lines Inc. agreed to pay $400,000 to settle an age discrimination lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).

May 11, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – One in 10 Americans say retirement is not an attainable goal.  

May 11, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Target income replacement ratios should be higher than the 70% to 75% conventionally accepted as a rule of thumb, the Retirement Advisor Council...

May 10, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - A majority of women act as chief financial officers of their households, making most...

May 10, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - The struggle to balance career and family starts in the earliest stages of parenthood, according to CareerBuilder’s annual study of working moms. 
 

May 10, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Plan participants and retirement professionals can learn from the experiences of current retirees.

May 9, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Arizona Governor Jan Brewer has signed off on legislation to reverse a law increasing state workers’ contributions to their pension.

May 9, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - When it comes to ensuring their financial security in retirement, Canadians overall believe that they are primarily responsible (59%).

May 9, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Forty-nine percent of Americans say they are not contributing to a retirement plan, according...

May 9, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Seven in 10 American employers offer wellness initiatives, according to the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans’ survey "Wellness Programs and Value-Based Health...

May 9, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - A sweeping overhaul of public employee pensions in Ohio was proposed this week.

May 9, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – The Alabama Legislature passed a bill to reform the pension system for new state employees who are hired after January 1, 2013. 

May 9, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Households relying on Social Security benefits to cover health care costs should expect medical...