Recent headlines have signaled renewed employer interest in defined benefit (DB) plans, especially after IBM decided to restore its pension plan. But are pensions really poised for a comeback?
Are pensions set for a big retirement return in 2024?
Employers are increasingly expanding the options available to help employees save for retirement. But what are they doing to help employees spend those funds responsibly once they leave the workplace?
What does financial wellness mean to you?
Experts from across the retirement industry — including SBA’s Jay Schmitt — share their perspectives on retirement readiness and overall financial wellness.
Advisers in conversation: Creating lifetime income in retirement
SBA founding principal Mindy Zatto joins Ted Benna, who designed and implemented the first 401(k) savings plan, for a discussion on the future of retirement savings plans and how plan sponsors can help close the participant education gap.
Ask an Adviser: How can employees pay off student loans and still save for retirement?
Student loan debt is cited by 1 in 4 people as the reason they’re not saving for retirement. Fortunately, hope is on the horizon. Congress is currently considering two bills that would allow employees to pay off their student loans while saving for retirement at the same time.
This retirement change Congress is considering will help many families struggling with student loan debt
Congress wants more changes to the U.S. retirement system — and one likely retirement provision could benefit families with student loans, big time.
Plan sponsors should do their homework before offering student loan assistance
Student loans can be a distraction that diminishes employee productivity and may prevent employees from achieving their financial wellness goals. In response, employers have recently begun introducing benefit programs designed to assist employees with their student loan debt.
(Webinar) Financial wellbeing: practical considerations and insights for employers
Program length: 60 minutes Register and view now (available through March 2021) Interest in financial wellbeing programs hit a fever pitch after the pandemic-related events of 2020 exposed weaknesses in employees’ preparation and readiness for volatile economic circumstances. Industry research confirms that financial wellbeing has become a topic of considerable interest to employees and a top priority for many organizations. Evaluating potential …
Pandemic sharpens focus on employee financial wellness
COVID-19 has made financial wellness a hot topic in 2020 as employees seek to become more financially resilient. Here are some initial steps plan sponsors can take to gauge how well employees are using their existing benefits and determine whether additional financial wellness benefits are called for.
Here’s how to create a SECURE Act plan of action
Given the SECURE Act’s broad scope and nuanced provisions, how should plan sponsors prioritize their responsibilities under the new law? Here’s a systematic approach for developing a SECURE Act plan of action.
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