Retirement & Benefits

After years on the endangered species list, defined benefit (DB) plans have halted what many considered their slide toward extinction, according to two new surveys by benefits consultant Watson Wyatt Worldwide.

While few would argue with employers' desires to contain healthcare costs and get the greatest value for their dollars, just how to achieve those results is a matter of debate.

When it comes to retirement, many finance executives are walking away from the corporate world years earlier than their father's generation.

When it comes to retirement, many finance executives are walking away from the corporate world years earlier than their father's generation.

When it comes to wellness programs, money talks. And now that the the rules governing cash incentives have been clarified, a growing number of companies are making offers few employees can refuse

Given the potential for many baby boomers to outlive their retirement savings, companies should consider adding annuities to 401(k) plans, according to a recent report by Watson Wyatt Investment Consulting.