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Gen Xers Still Falling Short of Retirement Savings Expectations
While Gen Xers expect to need more than $1 million to comfortably retire, the majority of pre-retirees believe they will fall significantly short of this goal, new research...
Inflation, Credit Card Debt Drives Up 401(k) Loans, Hardship Withdrawals
Empower’s annual report mining data from 5.3 million workplace plan participants shows saver strains amid ‘steady’ deferral rates.
How Social Media Influences Plan Sponsors’ Communication
When crafting messages for up to five generations of workers, a more succinct, informal approach can help ‘maximize the exposure.’
Gen Z, Millennials to Seek Employer Support for Retirement Savings in 2024
Despite dealing with the most debt of any current generation, Gen Z and Millennial workers value saving for retirement and are the most likely to use workplace-provided advice...
Employers Largely Underestimate Employees’ Caregiving Responsibilities
While working caregivers tend to have little in emergency savings and often retire early, employers’ benefit offerings are misaligned with what caregivers want and need, new TIAA research...
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Time to Shine: Plan Sponsors Must Optimize Open Enrollment Window
Most participants procrastinate in reviewing their benefits, and many do it quickly. Plan sponsors need to communicate effectively and leverage educational tools, according to Voya.
More Workers ‘Terrified’ They Cannot Afford Health Care in Retirement
The average cost of health care in retirement is nearly triple what Americans estimate.
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Tackling HSAs During Open Enrollment
Employers offering high-deductible health plans can use open enrollment as a time to educate participants and correct misconceptions about health savings accounts.
Union Members Report Faring Better Financially, Yet Take More Loans
Loans and hardship withdrawals from a retirement savings account are more prevalent among Taft-Hartley plan members, with Gen Xers leading the way.
Women Still Less Likely Than Men to Feel Ready for Retirement
Generation X women are also the least likely to have a financial plan, according to a Northwestern Mutual study.