Retirement

The large contingent of people over age 65 increasingly makes up a smaller proportion of the labor force.

The IBM lawsuit caught the attention of Labor Department, which claims the three-year deadline to bring a fiduciary claim doesn't apply because workers didn't have "actual knowledge" of the ERISA violation.

It's an ideal time to focus on promoting financial literacy and helping employees understand the various long-term savings tools that may be available to them beyond a 401(k), such as an IRA, HSA, and FSA.

September 6, the Friday after Labor Day, is 401(k) Day, a time for employers to focus on financial wellness and empowering employees to take charge of their financial futures – and encouraging them to take advantage of employer matching contributions.

The law's student loan matching provision has received high adoption rates from plan sponsors, says Ron Ulrich, ADP's VP of Retirement Services, who discusses key 2024 and 2025 provisions that employers need to take advantage of.

Americans believe they'll need $1.2 million saved to retire comfortably, yet half expect to have less than $500,000 saved, which is why employers should consider offering more in-plan solutions to help employees transition to retirement, says a new Schroders survey.