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How Women Can Prepare For Retirement

Retirement looks much different today than it did for past generations. With women living longer than ever, retirement could last 20, 30, or even 40 years. The Social Security Administration estimates that today’s average 67-year-old woman may live until age 88, while the Society of Actuaries suggests nearly half of women who reach 65 have a good chance of living past 90. Given these projections, planning for long-term financial security is essential.

March 6, 2025

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Employee Benefits

Getting the Most From Your Voluntary Benefit Offerings

Join Alera Group on Thursday, March 20, as we present the next in our Engage series of webinars, "Maximizing Impact: The Value of Voluntary Benefits for Today’s Workforce."

March 6, 2025

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Retirement Plan Services

Amazon Accused of Mismanaging 401(k) Forfeiture Funds

Amazon is facing a class-action lawsuit over allegations of mismanaging millions in forfeited 401(k) funds, potentially benefiting the company at employees' expense. As similar lawsuits target major corporations, the outcome could impact how retirement plans are managed industry wide.

March 5, 2025

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Retirement Plan Services

Enhancing Retirement Opportunities for Part-Time Employees

Part-time employees now have greater access to employer-sponsored retirement plans, but their financial challenges often differ from those of full-time workers. Learn how tailored support, flexible education, and strategic plan design can help them save for the future.

March 5, 2025

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Employee Benefits

Building Connections To Support Employee Mental Health

Mental Health Awareness Month begins in May, but to emphasize mental wellbeing as a year-round priority, Alera Group is getting an early start on distributing our new Mental Health Awareness Toolkit. Designed and refined by our Wellbeing team, the Toolkit is an employer resource to help you and your employees adopt healthy activities, build social connections and erode stigmas that have long hampered discussion of mental health.

March 4, 2025

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Wealth Services

Weekly Market Update

Stocks were mixed last week as investor concerns over inflation and trade policy combined to produce another volatile trading week.

March 3, 2025

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Employee Benefits

Weighty Matter: Obesity, GLP-1s and the Rising Cost of Healthcare

Obesity and health problems associated with it — including heart disease and stroke, high blood pressure, several types of cancer, osteoarthritis, sleep apnea and more — are primary factors that must be considered as employers seek to contain healthcare costs for their employers, as well as for themselves.

February 26, 2025

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Wealth Services

Weekly Market Update

Stocks fell last week as concerns about sticky inflation and the pace of economic growth rattled investors. 

February 24, 2025

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Wealth Services

Filing a Final Tax Return: What You Need to Know

Handling tax matters after losing a loved one can be overwhelming, but certain filings are required if they earned income or had a sizable estate. Learn key deadlines, potential tax obligations, and important steps to ensure compliance while navigating this challenging time.

February 18, 2025

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