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Survey finds 84% of U.S. workers questioning ability to prioritize retirement savings amid rising inflation

Due to inflation, a majority (84 per cent) of U.S. employees believe their money doesn’t go as far as it used to, leaving many to…

  • By: Staff
  • April 21, 2022 April 21, 2022
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A look at the pandemic’s impact on pension plans in Canada’s travel, transportation sectors

The economic impact of the pandemic has been unevenly distributed across various industries, with travel and transportation among the hardest-hit sectors. However, while travel restrictions…

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Great-West Lifeco subsidiary completes acquisition of Prudential’s retirement business

Empower Retirement, the U.S. subsidiary of Great-West Lifeco Inc., has completed the previously announced acquisition of Prudential Financial Inc.’s full-service retirement business. With the completed…

  • By: Staff
  • April 5, 2022 April 4, 2022
  • 09:00
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A fifth of U.S. workers tapping into retirement savings as financial stress rises: survey

While 84 per cent of U.S. employees believe their employer should be responsible for their financial well-being, only 55 per cent feel their company is concerned…

  • By: Staff
  • April 4, 2022 April 4, 2022
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RRSP contributions up 13% between 2019 and 2020, finds Stats Can

In 2020, more than 6.2 million Canadians put aside a total of $50.1 billion for their retirement by making contributions to their registered retirement savings…

  • By: Staff
  • April 4, 2022 April 4, 2022
  • 09:00

Survey finds SMEs using benefits to attract, retain employees

More than two-thirds (71 per cent) of small- and mid-sized U.S. employers said offering more employee benefits helps improve retention, while 70 per cent said…

  • By: Staff
  • March 31, 2022 March 30, 2022
  • 09:00

Financial wellness programs should have measurable, tangible impact: study

While many employees say they’re open to using employer-provided financial wellness assistance, some are hesitant, citing lack of trust and a need for employers to…

  • By: Staff
  • March 28, 2022 March 28, 2022
  • 15:00

Top 5 HR, pension and benefits stories of the week

A story on a pilot benefits plan program that provides plan members with access to traditional Indigenous medicines and services was the most read article…

  • By: Staff
  • March 25, 2022 March 25, 2022
  • 09:00

Survey finds U.S. employees confident about retirement, but inflation, pandemic concerns linger

While the majority (79 per cent) of U.S. employees remain confident they’ll be able to retire when and how they want, a quarter are less…

  • By: Staff
  • March 23, 2022 March 22, 2022
  • 09:00

Just 52% of Canadians confident they’re saving enough for retirement: survey

While a majority (75 per cent) of Canadians are making their financial wellness a priority in 2022, only 52 per cent expressed confidence about the retirement…

  • By: Staff
  • March 18, 2022 March 18, 2022
  • 15:00
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New multi-employer pension plan coming for incorporated physicians

A new multi-employer pension plan is being created for Canadian incorporated physicians. The Medicus Pension Plan, developed by MD Financial Management Inc. and Scotiabank, will…

  • By: Staff
  • March 14, 2022 March 14, 2022
  • 15:00
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Canadian pension plans overcoming legislation, governance challenges: webinar

Representatives from a few of Canada’s most progressive pension plans weighed in on topics ranging from plan design to the various challenges posed by legislation…

  • By: Blake Wolfe
  • February 28, 2022 February 28, 2022
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