As the cost of living continues to rise, many employees worry about how much is needed to be financially secure during retirement. Many factors affect how much a person needs to save, including lifestyle and location. Experts claim that the average American couple needs around $315,000 for healthcare expenses alone …
401(k)s and Retirement
While more Americans, about 9 million, are working later in life, retirement is still an inevitable stage in many workers’ lives. To some, the concept of retirement is daunting, ending the steady source of income. They are plagued with doubts like, “What if I outlast my savings?” Financially burdened by …
How Financial Wellness Is Impacting Your Employees
Financial concerns are one of the largest causes of stress among employees, and the current pandemic has only exacerbated the need for benefits that help employees navigate the daily stressors in their lives. We’ve seen financial wellness programs gaining traction across a multitude of industries as employers realize the importance …
Unum Expands Retirement Investing Options for Employees
Retirement planning is one evolving area where employees are seeking out solutions that assist them and their family members in building strong financial futures. According to the Employee Benefits Research Institute, over four out of five workers say their employer converting retirement savings into regular income would be helpful. Additionally, …
Make the Most of Medicare
By: Ed Hourigan Most employees don’t think about Medicare until they need it. Year after year, they enroll in employer provided health benefits. For some, it is almost automatic. Then, when they approach Medicare age, they realize things are changing. Suddenly they need to figure out what to do. When …