Retirement

Beginning next year, single-employer plans that pay a per-participant flat premium will see an increase to $57 per participant, up from $49 in 2014.

Regulators say target-date funds that include deferred-income annuities don't violate ERISAs non-discrimination requirements.

Ryders pension plans were underfunded by $300 million at the end of 2013, with $1.8 billion in assets and $2.1 billion in liabilities.

Employees in plans serviced by Bank of America's retirement business are increasing their use of health savings accounts and boosting their retirement savings.

Contribution limits for employees in 401(k) and other defined contribution plans will go from $17,500 to $18,000 next year.

Retirement, and disability and life insurance are not often purchased outside of the workplace benefits package.