How the Coronavirus Affects HR, Benefits, and Retirement Professionals
Dealing with COVID-19's massive impact on employers, employee benefits, 401(k) and pension plans, health insurance, and more.
February 28, 2020
How worried are Americans about coronavirus?Many consumers are thinking about Covid-19. Some are acting on their thoughts.
February 24, 2020
The U.S. needs to get out in front of the coronavirus threat: Max NisenStay calm and don't shake hands. (Fist bumps are probably okay.) And maybe fund the CDC better, improve public health awareness, and stop panicking in the stock market.
February 12, 2020
Impact of coronavirus on U.S. growth too early to know, says Fed Chair PowellOther economists forecasting limited impact, assuming the virus is contained.
February 06, 2020
Coronavirus for employers: Keep calm and wash your handsBut also, take this opportunity to update your sick leave and remote work policies.
January 28, 2020
As coronavirus fears spook equity markets, trading in 401(k)s spikesThe reaction to the coronavirus suggests savers in 401(k)s are more prone to erratic trading in down markets, Alight Solutions says.
January 28, 2020
3 things to know about the new coronavirus, for agentsHere's what we've discovered so far about the virus the CDC is calling 2019 Novel Coronavirus, or 2019-nCoV.
March 13, 2020
What advisors can do in risky marketsRiskalyze co-founder Mike McDaniel on how advisors can grow in times of volatility.
March 12, 2020
Coronavirus sparks renewed calls for Medicaid expansionThe prospect of a global pandemic has Democrats across the country calling for expanded public health care services.
March 11, 2020
IRS issues guidance on HDHPs and coronavirusAll testing and treatment related to the virus can be covered pre-deductible without violating the rules of HDHPs, the IRS says.
March 11, 2020
Coronavirus: Don't forget about cyber hygieneAs more companies turn to remote work arrangements, there are cybersecurity risks they should be aware of and work to mitigate.