Research

With the cost of employer-sponsored health insurance increasing, the federal government has an important role to play in creating a federal public option for employers as an alternative, says the Center for American Progress.

With just 24% of workers feeling confident that they'll be able to retire comfortably, a new report identifies key focus areas where employers can make a difference, such as employees with student loans and low-income workers.

The new legislation is the most extensive update in retirement law in the past 15 years, however, there are distinct areas that Congress should address for a more effective retirement income system, says the Brookings Institution.

Employees may not be aware of the scale of the offerings in SDBAs, which is why practical education is key to providing both personalization and desired outcomes for retirement plan participants, says a new Schwab report.

Corporate pensions are in better shape than they have been in years, according to Russell's 2023 Prudent Pension Funding Report that analyzed 500 U.S. pension plans.

TIAA Institute's new State of Financial Preparedness report raises questions about whether or not incoming retirees will enjoy financial security, particularly as lifespans continue to lengthen and the economy remains tumultuous.

Employees are demanding a wider range of benefits and changes that fit new ways of thinking about work and benefits, including more flexibility around remote work and expanded choices in their benefit plans.

The Plan Sponsor Council of America looked at 250 nonprofit organizations that sponsor 403(b) plans for their employees, as automatic enrollment took hold in the nonprofit space.