Retirement & Benefits

New bill would boost alternative assets in retirement plans; its sponsors estimate a modest diversification into "alts" could increase 401(k) performance by 17%.

More than three-quarters of Americans want to invest their money in a way that creates a better climate future, but 70% don't know whether their 401(k) includes an ESG fund option.

It all depends on the health plan and whether it is fully insured or self-funded, but travel and lodging, as well as EAPs, may be available to employees.

A federal judge in New York has rejected a lawsuit by a participant who accused the company and plan fiduciaries of violating ERISA by mismanaging the plan.

These benefits include increases to maternity leave, child care services, and access to fertility and family-planning services, as well as wellness offerings for female and female-identifying employees.

Some highly anticipated portions of the bill were removed, but the bill is still relevant for the self-funded community.