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Equity compensation: How to get employees to use it, like it and understand it

By Kate Winget

Most employees would prefer financial benefits such as a company stock plan, and a broad-based plan tied to payroll such as employee stock purchase plans may be a good fit, as more employees will be able to participate.

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Early retirement is top goal for Gen Z, yet many don't fund plans

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May 23, 2024

'It's time to solve the problem!' Workers want a steady retirement income stream

Employers depend greatly on their advisors and consultants – called "gatekeepers," in a new retirement income white paper that says 83% of plan participants said their employers should offer in-plan retirement income options.

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May 22, 2024

It's free money! Employers need to showcase their 'complete' benefits package

The compensation employees receive is more than the number on their paycheck – 401(k) matching contributions, student loan repayment, employee stock purchase or employee discounts can add up to $10,000.

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May 22, 2024

New financial wellness benefits that can move the needle, keep workers from switching jobs

Emergency savings accounts – and interest-free emergency loans – can have a palpable impact on employees' lives in the short-term, preventing them from racking up credit card debt or turning to predatory payday loans.

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May 21, 2024

Saver's Match: New SECURE 2.0 program could close the wealth gap in 401(k)s

The Saver's Match program offers a 50% federal match on the first $2,000 of retirement savings for low-income workers, but the industry needs to educate employees how to take advantage of the program, says a new report.

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May 20, 2024

Paycheck for life? New guaranteed income offering may be a 'gamechanger' for 401(k)s

Asset manager BlackRock has launched LifePath Paycheck, which gives employees access to guaranteed income through a target date fund, allowing DC plans to switch some of an enrollee's investments into an annuity at age 55.

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May 17, 2024

Emergency savings account: Workers prefer the new 401(k)-linked option in SECURE 2.0

The $2,500 Pension-Linked Emergency Savings Account option takes a small amount from paychecks (3%) and is easy to set up, said Commonwealth, which took a close look at new emergency savings options in SECURE 2.0.

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May 16, 2024

Emergency savings accounts: The must-have benefit that incentivizes workers to stay

With 3 out of 4 workers living paycheck to paycheck, 80% of them are likely to stay with their employer if they offered an emergency savings account, according to a new FinFit survey.

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Equity compensation: How to get employees to use it, like it and understand it

Let's talk 401(k)s: Getting employees more comfortable about building wealth is key

Early retirement is top goal for Gen Z, yet many don't fund plans

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Retirement Trends Stories

'It's time to solve the problem!' Workers want a steady retirement income stream

It's free money! Employers need to showcase their 'complete' benefits package

New financial wellness benefits that can move the needle, keep workers from switching jobs

Saver's Match: New SECURE 2.0 program could close the wealth gap in 401(k)s

Paycheck for life? New guaranteed income offering may be a 'gamechanger' for 401(k)s

Emergency savings account: Workers prefer the new 401(k)-linked option in SECURE 2.0

Emergency savings accounts: The must-have benefit that incentivizes workers to stay