Topic: Employee Benefit Research Institute

The Monitor's View: In China and US, a values upheaval as economies slow

As the economy slows, Beijing leaders try to push a 'China dream.' In the US, the 'American dream" has shifted to a desire for economic security. The two global giants need watching as their values norms shift.

Obamacare fee to offset costs of pre-existing conditions

Obamacare fee may come as somewhat of a surprise to companies and employees as part of the President's health-care overhaul legislation. The Obamacare fee will take effect in 2014.

Retirement planning: Stocks rebound, not confidence

Retirement planning looks as daunting as ever, according to a new survey. Although the stock market has rebounded, only 14 percent of Americans, a historic low, are very confident their savings and retirement planning will be adequate. 

401(k) limit raised for pension plans

401(k) limit for 2012 tax year will be $17,000. IRS raising 401(k) contribution limit by $500 a year to account for inflation.

The real up-and-coming force driving Election 2010? Seniors.

Seniors have always been among America's most committed voters. But starting in Election 2010, and continuing for two decades, their political power is expected to reach new heights.

Report sounds alarm bell over Americans' retirement plan

Close to half of Americans between the ages of 36 and 62 are at risk of not having enough money set aside in a retirement plan, according to a new report.

Think government spends too much on health care? Look at the bill for retirees.

A typical couple retiring this year will get $400,000 in Medicare benefits in their lifetimes. But they'll spend another $200,000 on health care themselves.

43 percent of US workers, retirees have under $10K saved for retirement

American workers are ill-prepared for retirement.

ECONOMIC SCENE: Social Security pensioners deserve a $250 ‘raise’

With no COLA adjustment this year, the Obama administration is right to give seniors a $250 boost.

401k plans revive from bear market wreckage

Average balances are now above what they were in early 2008, in the throes of the financial crisis, for most classes of account holders. But retirement income remains at risk for many.

Retirees' healthcare: What! Save an extra $332,000?

Public wants health reform, but wary of 'Obama's plan'

Americans worry anything Washington comes up with will only raise costs.

A shift in home economics

Family finances get healthier as people save more and spend less. But will that help the recovery?

Economic crisis scrambles retirement math

The 401(k) model of saving is under duress as stocks slide. Home equity losses don’t help.

Retirement savings: It's your responsibility

As some employers shrink retirement offerings, consider these moves to help grow your nest egg.

Rightsizing your retirement

As the stock market sags, retirement savers must revisit their long-term options.

Steps for investors to survive a volatile market

The stock market's plunge may require an overhaul of investment strategies.

Why most boomers can expect to inherit little

An expected $41 trillion wealth transfer will be eaten by high healthcare costs, increased longevity, and diminishing market returns.

Retirement jitters on the rise

Financial confidence plunges – for retirees and workers both – as US economy falters.