financial literacy – Benefits Canada.com https://www.benefitscanada.com Canada's most influential pension and benefits publication for decision-makers Wed, 01 May 2024 19:25:54 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.8 My Take: More financial literacy needed to help employees achieve retirement goals https://www.benefitscanada.com/pensions/retirement/my-take-more-financial-literacy-needed-to-help-employees-achieve-retirement-goals/ Wed, 17 Jan 2024 14:00:06 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=150699 The skyrocketing cost of living has created increased need for employees to receive additional financial well-being information to meet their retirement savings goals. It’s increasingly difficult for most Canadians to put aside any savings above their monthly expenses, thanks in large part to the squeeze from high inflation and the effects of increased interest rates […]

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]]> Would Brazil’s new bond work in Canada? https://www.benefitscanada.com/archives_/benefits-canada-archive/would-brazils-new-bond-work-in-canada/ Fri, 15 Dec 2023 13:55:21 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=148795 RendA+, an innovative bond instrument in Brazil, is serving as a relatively safe asset for defined contribution pension plans and lowering retirement risk, especially for those without a workplace pension plan. At a 2019 retirement security conference held in Brazil, Arun Muralidhar, chairman and chief investment officer at AlphaEngine Global Investment Solutions, proposed the introduction […]

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]]> Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week https://www.benefitscanada.com/news/bencan/top-5-hr-benefits-pension-and-investment-stories-of-the-week-63/ Fri, 01 Dec 2023 14:00:54 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=148089 An article on how Desjardins Insurance is supporting employee financial wellness was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com over the last week. Here are the five most popular news stories of the week: 1. Desjardins using budget workshops, interactive game to support employee financial wellness 2. Canadian employers implementing four-day workweek note increased worker happiness, productivity: report 3. OPB appointing Darwin […]

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]]> Desjardins using budget workshops, interactive game to support employee financial wellness https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-wellness/desjardins-using-budget-workshops-interactive-game-to-support-employee-financial-wellness/ Fri, 24 Nov 2023 14:00:50 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=147619 Desjardins Insurance is marking Financial Literacy Month with a series of budgeting workshops for employees and an interactive game to help improve financial literacy. The workshops cover topics such as using a budget to manage cash flow, how to plan for future goals and how to save on grocery bills amid rising inflation and food prices. […]

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]]> 2023 DC Investment Forum: Silver linings for retirement savings, investment trends and younger generations https://www.benefitscanada.com/events/conference-coverage/2023-dc-investment-forum-silver-linings-for-retirement-savings-investment-trends-and-younger-generations/ Mon, 06 Nov 2023 12:59:49 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=146050 Defined contribution pension plan members are currently in a different place, especially the younger generations, who are likely feeling as though their financial priorities don’t line up with workplace pensions the way they did for previous generations. “What I’m getting at here is the idea that retirement saving isn’t the undeniable consensus top priority it […]

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]]> Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week https://www.benefitscanada.com/news/bencan/top-5-hr-benefits-pension-and-investment-stories-of-the-week-59/ Fri, 03 Nov 2023 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=146402 An article on Lululemon Athletica Inc.’s win in the Financial wellness category at Benefits Canada‘s 2023 Workplace Benefits Awards was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com over the last week. Here are the five most popular news stories of the week: 1. Lululemon’s retirement savings plans, financial literacy initiatives lead to award win 2. Telus Communications’ commitment to psychologically safe workplace leads to […]

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]]> Lululemon’s use of video, social media in benefits communications results in award win https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/benefits-communication/lululemons-use-of-video-social-media-in-benefits-communications-results-in-award-win/ Thu, 02 Nov 2023 13:00:08 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=146271 Lululemon Athletica Inc.’s thorough and innovative approach to benefits communications resulted in a win at Benefits Canada‘s 2023 Workplace Benefits Awards on Oct. 20. The apparel company won in the Benefits plan communications category for its detailed communications strategy — which includes professionally developed benefits overview videos and detailed guides for workers going on leave — and the […]

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]]> Lululemon’s retirement savings plans, financial literacy initiatives lead to award win https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-wellness/lululemons-retirement-savings-plans-financial-literacy-initiatives-lead-to-award-win/ Fri, 27 Oct 2023 13:00:50 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=145985 Lululemon Athletica Inc.’s extensive financial wellness offerings led to a win at Benefits Canada‘s 2023 Workplace Benefits Awards on Oct. 20. The apparel company won in the Financial wellness category for its Fund Your Future program, which offers financial benefits and resources to support employees in making informed decisions no matter where they are in their financial journey. […]

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]]> Survey finds longevity literacy tied to regular retirement planning, saving https://www.benefitscanada.com/pensions/retirement/survey-finds-longevity-literacy-tied-to-regular-retirement-planning-saving/ Wed, 23 Aug 2023 19:00:07 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=142482 Nearly three-quarters (72 per cent) of U.S. employees with strong longevity literacy are saving for retirement on a regular basis, compared to 58 per cent with weak longevity literacy, according to a new survey by the Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America Institute and the Global Financial Literacy Excellence Center at the George Washington University […]

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]]> Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week https://www.benefitscanada.com/news/bencan/top-5-hr-benefits-pension-and-investment-stories-of-the-week-43/ Fri, 14 Jul 2023 13:00:45 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=141061 An article on the Canada Post Corp. pension plan’s 2022 results was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com over the last week. Here are the five most popular news stories of the week: 1. Canada Post pension plan down 6.7% in 2022 2. Survey finds employees seeking more control over workday through flexible hours, remote working 3. Fidelity supporting young […]

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