Financial Wellness Different than Financial Literacy. Financial wellness clearly differs from financial literacy. Financial Wellness and financial literacy are not the same things. Surprised? This author was, too. But ...

Education Benefits Assistance  Employers and Employees Education benefits assistance is becoming increasingly important to today’s workforce. In addition, education benefits assistance is becoming an integral part of employers’ recruitment ...

401k Plan Cybersecurity Concerns Are Growing 401k Plan cybersecurity continues to grab more attention to plan fiduciaries.  Online platforms and mobile apps are becoming retirement plan participants’ method of ...

Employee Data Protection Paramount for Employers Employee data protection is a serious business. Some human resources professionals are failing to take employee data protection concerns seriously, according to a ...

Employee Benefits Programs Make the Difference Employee benefits programs normally help employers with retaining and recruiting employees. However, employee benefits programs are typically provided in a cafeteria-style fashion, requiring ...

401k Plan Technology Tips Towards Data Integrity 401k Plan Technology is foundational to decision-making for ERISA fiduciaries.  Financial advisors can provide value to retirement plans in many ways, not ...

401k Plan Design Basics Enhance Outcomes 401k Plan design basics need to be addressed for all 401k Plans.  Rather than rely on financial wellness programs, plan sponsors and recordkeepers ...

Target Date Fund Users Need Guidance Target date funds (TDFs) are a popular option for many retirement plan investors. According to  Vanguard’s How America Saves 2019 report, more than ...

  Student Loan Repayment Programs Gaining Acceptance  Student loan repayment programs are capturing employers’ attention, but the majority don’t seem to be pulling the trigger on implementation.  Employers seem ...

401k Court Cases Wake Up Call for Plan Sponsors by Steff Chalk 401k court cases have been noticed by many plan sponsors over recent years.  It is less expensive ...