Retirement Advisor

The RDS program has been the go-to choice for plan sponsors who offer group coverage to retired employees, however, the Inflation Reduction Act makes it difficult now for plans to meet the creditable qualification criteria.

Target date funds are becoming a crowded space in the marketplace and managers are looking for ways to differentiate their products through personalization and retirement income, says a Mercer report.

Martin O'Malley, the new Social Security commissioner, is promising to overhaul the agency's system of clawing back $23 billion it claims was wrongly sent to beneficiaries, saying it "just doesn't seem right or fair."

Workers expect a straightforward experience finding W-2s and proof of health insurance, but equity compensation, HSAs, and retirement distributions are all subject to rules and regulations that may vary by locale and situation.

A federal judge didn't mince words when he denied the company's motion for summary judgment in the class-action lawsuit, filed on behalf of the firm's current and former employees, alleging its CFO violated his fiduciary duties.

The Department of Labor sent its fourth attempt of a new fiduciary rule, which would broaden the definition of who qualifies as a fiduciary, to the White House Office of Management and Budget for final review.

Workers' emergency funds are being depleted, prompting them to prematurely tap into their retirement savings, as employee financial wellness has continued to trend downward, leading to increased instability, says a new report.

Retirement plan design is moving away from a one-size-fits-all environment to emphasize individuals' unique needs and improve participant access, however, employers must be sure not to confuse participants with too many options.