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401(k) plan participant investment fees declined 3% in 2022

By Kristen Beckman

Although fees fell for all employer-sponsored retirement plans, small plans (with 50 participants and $5 million in assets) still pay higher fees, according to a book that analyzes 401(k) fees.

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Most workers expect to fall short of $1 million retirement savings goal

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'Unaffordable': Why 45% of employees didn't enroll in health care benefits

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April 13, 2023

Workers 'overwhelmed' by debt: The most valuable financial support employers can offer

Since more than half of employees said they haven't received financial advice for investing or retirement, resources like employee assistance programs and financial well-being programs have never been more important, says a new survey.

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April 11, 2023

21% of workers at 'high mental health risk' and unaware of available counseling

Employees often do not know the range of resources available to them in their benefits packages, and are often unaware of counseling included in the company's employee assistance program, according to a TELUS survey.

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April 10, 2023

Benefits forecast for 2026: Growing demand for retirement & financial well-being benefits

This massive growth will be fueled by a tight labor market and SECURE 2.0 government mandates – and 401(k)s among employers with less than 100 employees will have equaled coverage among employers of 100+ employees.

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April 10, 2023

Coming up short: 77% of gig workers plan to fund retirement from their own savings

Retirement planning poses a particularly difficult challenge for gig workers even though the tools and intelligence are there in the financial services industry to put such a plan in place, according to a new report.

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April 07, 2023

Consistency is key: Younger 401(k) participant balances showing 'significant' growth

Plan sponsors can help workers through job changes by preserving assets when possible (not cashing out) and consolidating accounts into the current plan, says a new survey.

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April 07, 2023

'Loud layoffs' at tech companies are sending mixed messages to other employers

The recent high-profile layoffs at Apple, Google and Microsoft may make it seem like the labor market is in trouble, but six in 10 employers say they are not planning layoffs, according to a new report.

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April 06, 2023

Doubling down on financial wellness: The key to winning the talent war?

There's a disconnect between financial help employees say they need and what they say employers are doing –-despite its importance to employees, just 13% of workers report their employer has introduced such policies.

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401(k) plan participant investment fees declined 3% in 2022

Most workers expect to fall short of $1 million retirement savings goal

'Unaffordable': Why 45% of employees didn't enroll in health care benefits

Recommended Just For You

Research Stories

Workers 'overwhelmed' by debt: The most valuable financial support employers can offer

21% of workers at 'high mental health risk' and unaware of available counseling

Benefits forecast for 2026: Growing demand for retirement & financial well-being benefits

Coming up short: 77% of gig workers plan to fund retirement from their own savings

Consistency is key: Younger 401(k) participant balances showing 'significant' growth

'Loud layoffs' at tech companies are sending mixed messages to other employers

Doubling down on financial wellness: The key to winning the talent war?