Tailoring pension and benefits messages by age or generation is a good first step toward helping plan members make better decisions. But that may not go far enough. “An evolution is coming to more personalized retirement and benefit plan communications,” said Michelle Oram, […]
Working for another organization many years ago, I shared a cubicle wall with a colleague who frequently got phone calls from creditors about late payments. I couldn’t help overhearing him negotiating payments. Given talk about money in the workplace was pretty much […]
One of the challenges of being in the benefits field is persuading people to take action. We want them to participate in an annual health risk assessment, exercise, get their children vaccinated, save for retirement . . . the list goes on […]
Regular football season is upon us and here’s what I’m thinking about: How my fantasy picks are looking for the week, where and with whom I will watch my favorite team play (the Green Bay Packers), the green and gold combination outfit […]
As I was writing the short blog you can’t wait to read below, I couldn’t help but think of the classic phrase, “The shoemaker’s children always go without shoes.” You’ll find out why in a second. This proverb dates back to the […]
Rarely does a day pass when there isn’t a news headline decrying how few people are saving for retirement, and among those who are saving, most aren’t saving enough. With all the warnings of a retirement crisis and people facing poverty in […]
Financial literacy continues to be a challenge throughout the United States and Canada. Plan sponsors struggle with the most effective methods to educate their workforces regarding the management and use of money. These challenges were addressed at a recent presentation by Grant […]
One-hundred and fifty employee benefit industry leaders walk into a room . . . and, of course, the International Foundation polled them with a couple questions about their thoughts on retirement security and financial education. This gathering occurred at a recent International […]
Many employees face more personal financial challenges today than five years ago, with credit card and other debt and trouble saving for retirement being their most common challenges, according to our latest Financial Education for Today’s Workforce: 2016 Survey Results. The […]
Getting financially fit is fun when you have the right playlist to keep you motivated! Celebrate National Employee Benefits Day today by changing the lyrics to these popular songs. And since today is your special day, feel free to sing these wherever […]
