Benefits

Bipartisan measure would restore pensions to more than 20,000 retirees and provide back pay for benefits that were cut. 

The airline has partnered with Fidelity Investments to run a program in which enrolled workers can earn up to $1,000 to seed an emergency savings account.

A panel of experts in workplace benefits outlined student loan debt assistance benefit options available to employers, in the current legal framework.  

If a budget passes, SECURE 2.0 will be attached to that bill. If a budget passes.

Legislation would establish a new program to give eligible workers access to portable, tax-advantaged accounts.

The multiemployer plan will receive $35.8 billion in assistance, making it the largest bailout under the Special Financial Assistance program administered by the PBGC.

The new SSA.gov website seeks to help people access and consider this key source of retirement income.

Equity performance and higher interest rates in October contribute to higher funded ratios.

Full-service benefits, wealth management, and retirement providers say plan sponsors can take the opportunity to engage participants beyond just health benefits. 

Despite turbulent year, auto-enrollment continues to thrive, with opt outs lower than expected.

Despite recession fears and sluggish markets that have affected employers, few plan sponsors are planning to cut retirement benefits this open enrollment season.  

Experts caution that when plan sponsors consider adding health savings accounts, the employers must contemplate complex questions and examine the demographics of their workforce.

Aon has accumulated $1billion in plan assets and commitments since it launched the pooled employer plan.  

Himes tells the Investment Adviser Association of the bipartisan support for SECURE 2.0, and shares his views on sanctions.

The research demonstrates that public-sector workers tend to feel safer spending more when they have a defined benefit retirement plan as their primary retirement account.

Businesses will only need to update employee and payroll information, while the program handles most of the administrative duties.