Certain transactions between employee benefit plans and “parties in interest” are prohibited under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (ERISA). Persons who provide services ...

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced the cost-of-living adjustments to the applicable dollar limits for various employer-sponsored retirement and welfare plans for 2026. Most of the dollar ...

As organizations continue to look for ways to save costs amid pricing increases and other inflationary pressures, many overlook opportunities hidden in their employee benefit plans. For certain ...

This document rescinds the Department of Labor's (Department or DOL) 2018 rule entitled "Definition of Employer Under Section 3(5) of ERISA--Association Health Plans" (2018 AHP Rule). The 2018 AHP ...

Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Marguerita is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor ...

While every employee is valuable, some–your key employees–may be more valuable than others. Key employees can be found in every department, from administrative to management. They may be a ...

It’s easy to think that workers care the most about pay—after all, that’s typically why they work. But equally important to most workers are the company’s health benefits. In fact, 73% of small ...

Vested benefits – irrevocable employee benefits based on service. Explore types, importance, vesting schedules, tax ...

After hiring your first employees, you’ll need to begin administering employee benefits. While some benefits are required legally, packaging additional perks and benefits can help you attract and ...