Tag: retirement
Human Interest Raises $55M for Its 401K Benefits Tech Connecting Retirement Plans with SMBs
Human Interest announced an additional $55 million to its Series C round of VC, bringing its total raised to $136.7 million for its benefits tech … The post Human Interest Raises $55M for Its 401K Benefits Tech Connecting Retirement Plans with SMBs appeared first on HR Tech Feed.
Rethinking Retirement
How much have you thought about retirement? If you’re a generation Y or Z-er then your answer is probably “not much”. But if you’re an X-er, an old X-er like me, then it’s probably been on the regular playlist in your mind for a while. After all, some of the most fortunate in our generation are retiring. So playing along, what does retirement…
401(K) Program – Retirement Plan or Student Loan Repayment Plan? Both!
If you didn’t see this week the IRS ruled on a request by a private employer to use their 401(K) plan to be utilized as a sort of a student loan repayment program. Here are the details: “Here’s a quick (but not complete) summary of the plan proposal. According to the PLR, the taxpayer (who is anonymous in publicly released PLRs) proposed to amend…
Wise Ones launches to connect older workers to jobs
A new online service is being launched today to help people over the age of 55 find work opportunities and employers to benefit from this growing pool of talent.
Smaller Businesses Need An Employee Retirement Program Too
Navigating the vast array of retirement plan options can be challenging for small and mid-sized businesses. In fact, a recent survey by the U.S. Government Accountability Office found that only about 14% of small businesses (fewer than 100 employees) offer retirement plans to employees.
The Greatest Retirement Benefits You Can Give Your Employees
My Dad retired this past year. I’m already ‘leveraging’ him for some time. He has so much of it now! It’s like he won the time lotto and he’s throwing it around because he’s got so much of it. “Hey Dad, can I borrow a couple of hours!? It’s a busy week! I need you to pick up the kids!” I read this article, The…
Which state is the best for retirement? It's not Arizona…
… attractive people in the country. Women came in at fourth and men at ninth. Chandler also made the cut at ninth for the most attractive women in the country. Photo: Morgan Gassco/The Republic. Glassdoor, an employment website that helps job hunters …
Retirement Outlook Improves Post-Recession, But Still Shaky for Many
The number of workers age 60 or older currently delaying retirement has reached a post-recession low of 53% — down from 58% last year and 66% in 2010, according to CareerBuilder's annual retirement survey. “As household financial situations continue …
Working in retirement: Fantasy or reality?
A recent report from Careerbuilder shows that 54 percent of employers hired mature workers in 2014, up from 48 percent in 2013, and that 57 percent of employers plan to do so in 2015. And the Transamerica study cited above reports that most employers …
UI VP for Human Resources Sue Buckley announces retirement
Since 1995, she has been with the university human resources office. Before being appointed as vice president in 2009, she served as assistant director, associate director, director of UI Human Resources, and associate vice president for UI Finance and …
Could 2015 Be the Year of the Retirement Party?
According to CareerBuilder's annual retirement survey, three-quarters of respondents delaying retirement blame the recession, and 12 percent have given up on the idea of retirement entirely, a slight increase over last year. And "retirement" is a …
Greenwich Schools Dir of Human Resources Announces Retirement
He has brought important rigor to the Department of Human Resources, building strong relationships with all bargaining units and the Town's Human Resources Department,” Dr. McKersie said. “Bob is known for standing up for what is best for our students …
Why Workers Undervalue Traditional Pension Plans
Lifetime income is the hottest button in the retirement industry. So why do workers prefer a 401(k) to a traditional pension?
The Surprising Reason Employers Want You to Save for Retirement
Companies have stepped up their game with better options and features. Still, savings lag.
Urgent need exists for employee education about retirement plan contributions
Although Americans remain concerned about retirement readiness, new research shows many employees have never increased their retirement plan contributions, unveiling a need for better engagement and education on the part of employers and their advisers.