Benefits

July 17, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Nearly half of Americans older than 70 polled for a recent survey say they are either unprepared financially for retirement or they do...

July 16, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – The employer-sponsored retirement benefits landscape is changing and PwC suggests “new paternalism” may be the answer to helping employers achieve retirement savings success.

July 15, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Prudential’s study on the financial experience of women shows a bumpy road with some steps forward and some back, five years after the...

July 16, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Fifty-five percent of retirement plan participants favor automatic annual increases to their account contributions.

July 15, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Misconceptions about automatic features in retirement plans are passed around like fruitcakes: Stephen Moser’s white paper might clear up some of the confusion.

July 15, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – People are more connected to their smartphones and other mobile technology than ever, ranking them as important as their toothbrushes and deodorant.

July 15, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – While Millennials are very focused on retirement-related issues, these employees still need to create a strategy for long-term retirement success, according to a...

July 14, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Participants of 401(k) plans saw lower expense ratios when investing in long-term mutual funds during 2013, according to a report from the Investment...

July 14, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Two in five retirement plan participants polled said employers should give employees “a slight nudge” in encouraging them to save for retirement.

July 14, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Nearly eight in 10 (78%) workers feel personally responsible for retirement savings, according to the LIMRA Secure Retirement Institute, and the percentage climbs...

July 14, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – “Home country bias” is a diversification problem that is still dogging investors, new research suggests.

July 11, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – The Illinois Supreme Court has ruled retiree health benefits for public employees are protected benefits under the Pension Protection Clause of the state’s...

July 11, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Financial literacy programs can help employers get  employees more engaged in smart decision-making and planning for their retirement.

July 11, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Many Americans have concerns about finances, particularly whether they are saving enough for retirement, according to a new survey from The Harris Poll.

July 10, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Defined contribution retirement plan sponsors in the health care industry are becoming more proactive in their efforts to help employees adequately prepare for...

July 11, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Having effective communication with employees about health care is more important than ever, according to Jennifer Benz, CEO of Benz Communications.

July 10, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – The cost of generating retirement income increased over the last year, according to a new BlackRock analysis, but market gains have helped retirement...

July 10, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – The addition of a Roth savings feature to defined contribution plans is becoming more popular.

July 9, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Thirty-seven percent of health care organization plan sponsors offer a defined benefit (DB) plan.

July 9, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Employers seeking to better manage health care costs and benefits are offering employees more choice and ownership for their health care.