Top Stories in Retirement

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
  • 09:00

Retirement community operator supporting employee financial wellness

A retirement community operator is allowing employees to access their pay at any time as part of a wider financial wellness strategy. In May, Seasons…

38% of U.S. employees increased 401(k) contributions in 2021: survey

More than a third (38 per cent) of U.S. employees increased their 401(k) contributions by an average of three per cent in 2021, according to…

  • By: Staff
  • February 22, 2022 February 22, 2022
  • 15:00

39% of Canadians are confident in their retirement plan: survey

Almost two in five (39 per cent) Canadians are confident in their retirement plan, according to a survey conducted by Pollara Strategic Insights for the…

  • By: Staff
  • February 17, 2022 February 16, 2022
  • 09:00
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Survey finds U.S. employees split on use of voluntary benefits offerings

While 70 per cent of benefits-eligible U.S. workers said they’re more likely to work for an employer that offers employee-paid voluntary benefits, just 49 per…

  • By: Staff
  • February 16, 2022 February 16, 2022
  • 09:00