Tag: COVID-19

Inflation is the top challenge to saving for retirement, according to a new survey from Schwab Retirement Plan Services.

Pandemic-related retirement patterns differed from those seen in previous economic contractions.   

Plan sponsors must consider life expectancy at retirement rather than what is projected at birth.

In the past year, 54% of employers have reviewed or changed their leave policies, NFP finds 

A new report shows older workers’ wages are rising at the same time that more retired people are returning to...

According to a new Morningstar survey, institutional asset owners are in broad agreement that environmental, social and governance factors do...

An overarching trend for health care organizations is a focus on attracting and retaining talent with retirement plan design changes.

Women are starting to feel more comfortable talking about money, with 53% saying they would find it easier to talk...

Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh also testified in Congress that President Joe Biden’s budget must be implemented to protect workers’...

Vanguard's annual report credits measures such as automatic escalation for helping to keep participants saving through COVID-19.

One-third of workers who feel less confident cited inflation and the rising cost of living as reasons for less optimism.

The American Academy of Actuaries gives clarifying insight on recent life expectancy data released by the CDC.

Participants in ESOPs were able to accrue larger balances than their non-ESOP counterparts, research found. 

Employers can measure their total rewards and people practices against industry trends.

LIMRA finds increased sales for workplace life, disability and supplemental health products, and that COVID-19 increased employees’ interest in accessing...

Greater support from plan sponsors and lawmakers is needed to bolster individuals’ retirement readiness in the wake of the COVID-19...

A BlackRock study found many plan sponsors are planning to add more automatic features, ESG options and active management strategies...

Plus, their confidence in Medicare and Social Security benefits is at an all-time high.

The racial wealth gap underscores a need for financial education and access to advice—something retirement plan sponsors can provide.

A Conrad Siegel report reveals challenges employers faced with their benefits in 2020 and what changes plan sponsors are making...