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Mercer is getting creative with its retirement education program.

Is a medical clinic in a workplace really the best thing considered? NPR seems to think so.

Mercers private exchange is getting bigger. The health consulting firm announced Thursday that several more major providers are joining their new private exchange.

The Mercer US Pension Buyout Index for March showed retiree buyout costs accounted for 110 percent of the accounting liability.

While the fate of the public exchanges under health reform is still up in the air as states continue to struggle with implementation, private exchanges are gaining momentum among insurers and employers alike.

Employees face multiple health-related risks that can adversely affect their financial wellness. Those risks include disability and premature death. And as employer-provided health care benefits continue to evolve for a growing number of Americans, you might be able to add out-of-pocket health care costs to the list, too.

Companies considering a cash-out of their pension plans should not only define the goals and objectives of the program, but also think about any potential pitfalls that could arise and interfere with the success of the program.

While only 18 percent of employees participate in advisory services through their 401(k) plans, they report having a more positive outlook about their retirement plans as opposed to those who do not, according to the Mercer Workplace Survey.