The conglomerate announced its plan to halt pensions for non-union workers, shortly after IBM's announcement to resurrect DB plans, while other firms might need to reassess their own retirement strategies to assure an optimal fit.

With the new year underway and January marking National Eye Care Month, now is the ideal time for benefits advisors to start conversations about ancillary products like vision.

There's an increasing recognition of the need to help participants convert their accumulated savings into a reliable income stream during retirement, according to the new Institutional Retirement Income Council report.

The Value in Health Care Act would provide a 2-year extension of the 5% advanced payment model incentives, which allow clinicians to cover some of the costs of moving to a new payment model, including expanding care teams.