Paola Peralta is an associate editor at Employee Benefit News. Her work covers DEI, workplace technology trends, Gen Z and workplace culture. She was previously a freelance reporter with Financial Planning, where she focused on workplace culture and diversity. Paola graduated with a bachelor's degree in journalism and political science from the University of Central Florida in Orlando.
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There are several opportunities for a workforce to upskill and reskill, and create added value for employers and employees alike.
August 26 -
Eighty-seven percent of mentors and mentees feel empowered by those relationships and have developed greater confidence at work.
August 23 -
As more and more employees gear up to leave their jobs in a post-pandemic hiring frenzy, economists fear the issue will only get worse.
August 31 -
This company released a corporate report card so employees know what their retirement investments are going toward — and whether or not it lines up with their own values.
August 2 -
There is no single path to retirement today, and employees are demanding more variety from company offerings.
July 1 -
The combined fund, expected to finalize later this year, will retain the Windsor name and continue to focus on large- and mid-cap value stocks.
May 7 -
For one, clients will owe taxes still on the distributions, unless they recontribute the money into the account within three years.
April 8 -
Whether you’re looking for titles you can learn from or an escape into page-turning thrillers, we’ve got you covered.
April 7 -
“Traditionally, 401(k)s generally have some really good investment options that you wouldn’t be able to do on your own,” an expert says.
April 3 -
Retirees will end up locking in substantial losses if they decide to cash out their investments during a bear market to generate income.
April 2 -
The regulator is seeking feedback on whether the current requirements that restrict the use of potentially misleading fund names are effective.
April 2 -
Market volatility brought on by the coronavirus pandemic may present a great time to invest, as many stocks are being sold at bargain prices.
April 1 -
By extending their working years, seniors can see an increase in their Social Security payouts.
March 31 -
Working from home doesn’t have to mean all work all the time.
March 31 -
Seniors should focus on what they can control — such as their reaction to market volatility and their long-term savings.
March 30 -
In some cases, workers who have received severance pay have the option of investing the money for retirement and other long-term goals.
March 26 -
Older clients are advised to take extra steps to protect their finances as the current crisis may leave them prone to making poor financial decisions.
March 25 -
“[By extending the tax deadline], they automatically extended the deadline to make an IRA contribution last year,” an expert says.
March 24 -
Whether you’re in search of a roadmap, strategies — or peace of mind for your clients — these recommendations fit the bill.
March 24 -
Clients are advised to minimize spending and tap possible sources of cash and credit, including their tax refund.
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