Saving adequately for retirement is one of the most important ways a person can safeguard their future, and it makes employees less stressed, more productive and more effective. Companies that help employees with their retirement planning and financial wellness are more likely to experience these benefits, as well as boost employee attraction and retention.
Yet many organizations struggle to identify the appropriate plan features to achieve their specific goals, manage the administration of retirement plans, fulfill their fiduciary duty and ensure that employees are taking full advantage of their offerings.
That’s where the right partner comes in. At Alera Group, we strive to take care of your anticipated — and unanticipated — retirement plan needs. We have the resources to answer questions and solve problems throughout life.
With a full array of compliance and fiduciary support services, stay on top of changing regulatory and legislative issues and ensure that you’re up to speed, knowledgeable and satisfying your fiduciary responsibility.
Experience increased employee engagement, boosted retirement savings and better financial wellness that will ultimately impact employee retention, satisfaction and productivity.
Offer effective retirement planning to your employees while gaining efficiencies in plan management.
Understand if your Retirement Plan services and fees are competitive with other plans of a similar size or type.
Thirty percent of adults in the U.S. report having received a student loan to further their education. According to the Federal Reserve, the median student loan debt for those with outstanding balances in 2023 ranged between $20,000 and $25,000. To help ease this financial burden, employers are increasingly offering a match toward student loan repayments as an employee benefit to help alleviate the financial strain. This trend also highlights the increasing focus on addressing student debt within the framework of overall financial wellness initiatives.
October 14, 2024
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Housing? Check. Life insurance? Check. Dining out? Check. For most retirees, these types of line items are fairly predictable and factored into their monthly budget. But when it comes to healthcare, the situation can change dramatically. These expenses are often unpredictable and underestimated — and this wild card can disrupt an otherwise carefully planned retirement, leaving many seniors vulnerable.
October 8, 2024
Find out more Although the costs of retirement benefits have generally decreased due to fee compression, smaller plans are still at a disadvantage. Smaller plans pay more per participant due to fixed costs, while larger plans benefit from economies of scale even with greater total costs.
October 2, 2024
Find out more Target Date Funds (TDFs) with annuities combine growth with guaranteed income, offering financial security for retirees. While challenges like portability and fees exist, this new approach is gaining traction among major retirement plan providers.
August 20, 2024
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