Research

A combination of rising yields, declining equity markets and a strengthening dollar made 2022 a challenging year for many investors, but pension fund levels improved year over year, according a new report.

Americans have a pessimistic view of public health, even as most report their own health as mostly good.

Over the last two decades, the traditionally more generous public service benefits may have been diminished, as many state and local governments enacted changes to their DB pensions that raised contributions, says a new study.

Government programs, such as Medicare, made up 42% of spend or $1.8 trillion, while private insurance programs, including employer-sponsored plans, made up 28% of spend, or about $1.2 trillion.

Fertility and adoption benefits have been rapidly increasing over the last seven years to attract and retain talent, to save on health care costs and to match diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, according to a new study.

Plan sponsors and employers could be providing guidance about making good Medicare plan choices to near- retirees, perhaps offering HSAs for supplemental retirement income, a new survey suggests.