Benefits

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...

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...