Tough markets in 2022 caused average balances to fall across industries, but some sectors managed to outperform significantly, according to Judy Diamond's 401(k) Benchmark Report.
Last week, the Federal Trade Commission, Justice Department, and the Department of Health and Human Services launched an easily accessible online portal for the public to report health care practices that may harm competition.
After UnitedHealth was a no-show at the House hearing last week on the Change Healthcare cyberattack, UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty is now scheduled to testify before a House panel on May 1.
Last week, Pres. Biden released a draft of the new Secretary of Education plan that would cancel or reduce student loan debt for millions of borrowers, following the Supreme Court's rejection of his debt cancellation in 2023.
Since most retirees no longer have pensions, financial advisors need to advise employees to take some of their 401(k) assets and convert them into protected income earmarked for retirement days, says The Longevity Project.
If you haven't made your travel plans yet, we recommend adding an extra day or two and treating yourself to a taste of everything the city has to offer. Check out the slideshow above for some recommendations.
The tech firm has been a critical conduit for shuttling information between most of the nation's insurance companies and providers, but since the hack, some insurers must send forms in the mail, delaying payment substantially.
During the first congressional hearing on the Change Healthcare cyberattack on Tuesday, lawmakers zeroed in on the 2022 merger of UnitedHealth and Change Healthcare, which some members said was a national security risk.
Stock options give every employee the ability to become a part owner of a company but members of the management team might be at greater risk because a larger percentage of their compensation might be in stock.
In 2024, a provision in the SECURE 2.0 legislation permits an employer that is not sponsoring a retirement plan to offer a starter 401(k) or safe harbor 403(b) plan to its employees that is exempt from certain nondiscrimination requirements.
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