2 big pieces of news in the world of retirement planning
Two very interesting things happened in the world of retirement planning this week that employers will want to take note of.
Retirement Savings / 401(k)
2 New Places To Uncover Health Savings
Separate studies have uncovered two new things employers should be doing that can start saving them big bucks on healthcare costs.
2 ways to refocus employees on good news
You don’t have to search too hard to find doom and gloom about companies’ benefits and compensation outlook. But it’s critical not to let employees forget about good things that happen as you weather the economic storm.
2 ways to slash healthcare costs of older workers
Many older employees now plan to work years past the traditional retirement age to recoup lost savings. And as the age of your workforce increases, so do workers’ health problems. Two ways to keep costs under control:
3 barriers to retirement investing – and overcoming them
Even though many employees understand the benefits of investing pre-tax money in a retirement plan, many still chose not to. Here are employees’ top three excuses for not investing and how to get workers to move past them.
3 retirement features that boost participation, satisfaction
Does your 401(k) offer any of these online tools that are growing in popularity by the minute? If not, it could be dragging participation and contribution rates down.
3 tactics to get young workers to participate in 401(k) plans
It’s never been easy to get young employees to put part of their paychecks into a 401(k) account. Let’s face it — you’re probably not too worried about retirement when you’re feeling 10 feet tall and bulletproof.
4 countries that may do a better job running your 401(k)
The Government Accountability Office is recommending the Department of Labor look to four countries for ideas on how to improve retirement accounts in the U.S.
401(k) auto enrollment: What employees need to know
If your company offers automatic 401(k) enrollment, you’re required to give employees a special notice prior to enrollment.
401(k) participation: An overlooked factor
Most companies focus primarily on employees’ age and income levels when it comes to promoting enrollment.
401(k) to pay the mortgage? New bill wants it to happen
Should employees be allowed to use their retirement nest egg to save them from foreclosure? Some on Capital Hill think so.
5 stupid steps toward retirement poverty
Unless you have plans to spend your Golden Years working under the Golden Arches, it’s time to consider the strategies for a prosperous retirement.
5 ways to get your employees ready to retire: How much they need
When all else fails to get employees to ratchet up their retirement contributions, hit them with this number.
55+ workers flip retirement savings strategy
More than three-quarters (76%) of workers 55 and older say the last few years have provided them with a much-needed financial wake-up call.
65-year-old matador shows value of older workers
As Baby Boomers near retirement age, and many indicate they don’t want to leave work, HR directors are finding the value of these older workers. As more proof that those considered senior citizens have the right stuff, consider this story about a 65-year-old bull fighter in Spain.
7 in 10 firms hiring over past 12 months: Was yours one of them?
More than seven in 10 companies have added staff in the past year, and more organizations are offering employees a 401(k) plan, according to a recent study. So how’s it going at your place?
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