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Nonqualified retirement plans at an 'all-time high,' as employers compete for talent

By Scott Wooldridge

There is a renewed focus on nonqualified retirement plans, which are not subject to ERISA rules and can include deferred-compensation plans, executive bonus plans and split-dollar life insurance plans, says a WTW report.

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Nothing saved? Gen Xers are facing a 'nightmare' retirement scenario unless …

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Emergency! Financial stress is costing employers $4.7B a week in productivity

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September 19, 2023

Mental health benefits & retirement readiness weigh on Americans: How employers can help

Employers have a significant role to play in providing the necessary tools, resources, and education to navigate these financial pressures, ultimately improving decision-making in both areas of health and wealth, says a new survey.

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September 18, 2023

High drug costs: PBM reforms in Congress may have only 'modest' effect at best

While Congress moves closer to pharmacy benefit manager reform with new legislation pending, "achieving large reductions in prescription drug costs" will require a different approach, says the Brookings Institution.

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September 15, 2023

More Americans are 'pessimistic' about retiring on time (lowest point in a decade)

From 2017 through 2021, most non-retirees expected a comfortable retirement, but during the Great Recession and in the past two years amid high inflation, less than 50% of non-retirees have been optimistic, says a Gallup poll.

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September 14, 2023

More than 1 in 5 Americans don't actually know what a 401(k) is

When it comes to 401(k) knowledge, there are varying levels of understanding across the generations: Just 60% of Gen Z knows what a 401(k) is, whereas 72% of millennials, 82% of Gen X, and 95% of boomers do, says a new study.

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September 11, 2023

Only 48% of Americans can cover an emergency expense: How employers can help

Retirement savings is often a casualty for those who have inadequate emergency savings but providing employees with savings tools and resources will shine a spotlight on the need to save for both short-term and long-term goals.

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September 08, 2023

Beyond retirement planning: Support for employees' more-urgent money matters

Employees want assistance with everyday financial concerns like budgeting, as well as financial literacy, employee discount programs and pretax dependent care reimbursement accounts.

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September 08, 2023

The 10 states with the highest (lowest) hospital stay costs

Hospitals in the United States faced unprecedented challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, and those challenges have left them floundering in the face of increased costs and workforce shortages.

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Nonqualified retirement plans at an 'all-time high,' as employers compete for talent

Nothing saved? Gen Xers are facing a 'nightmare' retirement scenario unless …

Emergency! Financial stress is costing employers $4.7B a week in productivity

Recommended Just For You

Research Stories

Mental health benefits & retirement readiness weigh on Americans: How employers can help

High drug costs: PBM reforms in Congress may have only 'modest' effect at best

More Americans are 'pessimistic' about retiring on time (lowest point in a decade)

More than 1 in 5 Americans don't actually know what a 401(k) is

Only 48% of Americans can cover an emergency expense: How employers can help

Beyond retirement planning: Support for employees' more-urgent money matters

The 10 states with the highest (lowest) hospital stay costs