Benefits

May 8, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Two groups of participants—women and Gen Y members—are increasing their savings in defined contribution plans, according to MassMutual Retirement Services.
 

May 8, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - For the 12th consecutive year, Salary.com's Mom Salary Wizard has put a real dollar amount on all that moms do.

May 7, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Despite efforts by employers to educate workers on their 401(k) offering, most workers are not taking full advantage of their plans.

May 7, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - More than half (52%) of 401(k) participants surveyed by Charles Schwab say they do not have the time, interest or knowledge to properly...

May 7, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Health care reform and compliance complexity are leading more companies to re-think how they administer benefits and to consider outsourcing.

May 7, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Nearly half of soon-to-be-retired, high-net-worth Americans say they are “terrified” of what health care costs may do to their retirement plans. 

May 7, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Two former employees of Saint Catherine Medical Center Fountain Springs are suing the bankrupt hospital's former presidents, and the sponsor of two benefit...

May 4, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Hawker Beechcraft warned that it may have to terminate its defined benefit (DB) pension plans as it...

May 4, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - U.S. workers and plan sponsors have different views about whether employees will have to work for income in retirement.

May 4, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – A report from Financial Finesse detailing employee communications received online and to its call center shows increased concern about retirement preparedness.

May 3, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Women have distinct challenges and special needs when planning for retirement.

May 3, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – The Arizona Senate rejected a proposal for a new retirement plan for certain public officials.

May 3, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Half of Canadians recently polled said they had a written financial plan for retirement.

May 3, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - A federal judge has ordered the Minnesota Board of Public Defense (BOPD) to make restitution to settle a U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission...

May 1, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Consumers and businesses are expected to receive $1.3 billion in rebates from health insurers who spent more on administrative expenses and profits than...

May 1, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Blacks and Hispanics are more likely than whites and Asians to take loans and...

May 1, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Fidelity Investments reported the average 401(k) balance in 401(k) plans it administers rose to $74,600 at the end of the first quarter, an...

May 1, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Forty-one percent of chief financial officers (CFOs) say lack of communication between staff and...

April 30, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Among benefits most directly related to economic security, employers with 50 or more employees are most likely (96%) to offer 401(k) or 403(b)...

April 30, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Ninety-nine percent of employers with 50 or more employees offer personal health insurance coverage for full-time employees.