Americans aren’t saving enough for retirement. This is not a news flash. In fact, almost every day I see a new headline pointing out the problem. While their angles vary… Read more >
March 27, 2018 401(k), behavioral decision making, Communication, Defined Contribution Plans, Employee Benefits, Financial Education, Financial Wellness, National Employee Benefits Day 0 Read more >
Wondering why your communication isn’t more effective in helping workers make better financial decisions? Or what you can do differently to encourage employees to improve their retirement security? This National… Read more >
March 20, 2018 401(k), behavioral decision making, Communication, Defined Contribution Plans, Employee Benefits, Financial Education, Financial Wellness, National Employee Benefits Day 0 Read more >
One of the most valued services of Foundation membership is access to our Ask a Benefits Expert service. Members are able to submit questions to our dedicated information specialists, who… Read more >
January 17, 2018 Defined Benefit Plans, Defined Contribution Plans, Disability, Employee Benefits, Flexible Work Options, Health Care, Retirement, Vacation, Voluntary Benefits, Wellness 0 Read more >
Something old, something new, something borrowed, something . . . that I know we’re going to forget! Checklists upon checklists accompany the big day, and I can relate. So can… Read more >
October 18, 2017 401(k), Defined Benefit Plans, Defined Contribution Plans, Employee Benefits, Health Care, HR, Human Resources, Insurance, Retirement 6 Read more >
It’s May 4th and, to some, it just means you’re one day closer to the weekend. But for Star Wars fans like Talking Benefits host, Julie Stich, add one little… Read more >
May 4, 2017 ACA, Affordable Care Act, Cadillac Tax, Defined Benefit Plans, Defined Contribution Plans, DOL, Employee Benefits, Health Care, Legislative, Multiemployer, Paid Leave, Pensions, Regulatory, Retirement, Talking Benefits Podcast 0 Read more >
For the fourth year, the International Foundation and Horizon Actuarial Services have partnered together to release an annual report analyzing key trends in demographics, cash flows and investments for multiemployer… Read more >
February 21, 2017 Defined Benefit Plans, Defined Contribution Plans, Employee Benefits, Multiemployer, Pensions, Retirement 0 Read more >
What do the election results mean for employer-sponsored benefits? Which campaign promises will come into play and how? These pressing questions and more were answered during the International Foundation webcast… Read more >
December 1, 2016 ACA, Affordable Care Act, Cadillac Tax, Defined Contribution Plans, Employee Benefits, Legislative, Paid Leave, Paid Time Off (PTO), Regulatory, Retirement, Social Security 0 Read more >
On April 6, after years of work, comments, hearings, discussions and more work, the U.S. Department of Labor released a final rule clarifying the term “fiduciary” as it relates to… Read more >
June 29, 2016 401(k), Defined Contribution Plans, Employee Benefits, ERISA, Regulatory, Retirement 0 Read more >
In the early years of the shift from defined benefit (DB) to defined contribution (DC) plans, most attention was directed at saving for retirement. Today, there is a growing realization… Read more >
June 9, 2016 401(k), Canada, Defined Benefit Plans, Defined Contribution Plans, Employee Benefits, Retirement 0 Read more >
On April 6, 2016, the U.S. Department of Labor released the highly anticipated final version of its fiduciary/conflict of interest rule. Brokers, agents and financial advisors recommending investments to retirement… Read more >
April 6, 2016 401(k), Defined Contribution Plans, Legislative, Retirement 0 Read more >