Retirement Trends

Environmental, social and governance investing is likely to remain a hot topic under different administrations, so what's a benefits professional to do? Remain nimble in complying with rules that are likely to continue to evolve.

Surveys show that most workers want more help from their plan in understanding how the choices they make will impact their retirement income, and with more clarity comes greater confidence—and likely better enrollment and contribution rates.

In light of inflation and a possible recession, there are a number of strategies and tools that employers and advisors can offer, such as digitally enabled, low-cost, personalized retirement advice, says a new study.

Inflation can no longer be ignored when it comes to retirement planning -- even high earners are putting off retirement because the traditional 4% plan to cover expenses no longer applies, says a new report.

Since the new rule was proposed earlier this month, several business groups have sent letters urging the agency to offer an extension, saying the DOL underestimated the time companies need to review the rule and estimate its financial impact on their businesses.

The Census Bureau cites 5.6 million people not working because of COVID-19, whether they are ill themselves, caring for someone who's sick, or they're concerned about getting or spreading the coronavirus.