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Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI)
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EBRI Brings in Barb Marder as President and CEO
Prior to her new role, Marder worked extensively with Mercer as senior partner and wealth business global product solutions leader
7 in 10 Private-Sector Workers Have Access to Employer-Provided Retirement Plans
New Bureau of Labor Statistics data reaffirms that 48% of private sector workers participated in a defined contribution plan as of March 2022
HSA Balances Have Grown Since 2020
The average end-of-year HSA balance for 2021 was higher than the beginning of the year, at $3,902 compared to $2,645, finds EBRI
Cardin, Portman Honored for Strengthening American Retirement Security
EBRI presents the senators with the Ray Lillywhite Award; Retiring Portman gives farewell address on Senate floor
Younger 401(k) Participants Favor Investment in Equities
Joint EBRI/ICI study finds younger investors much more comfortable holding a significant portion of savings in equities than older participants
Employers Count on Financial Wellness Programs for Retention and Satisfaction
More employers determining the value of their financial wellbeing benefits by gauging worker satisfaction and retention, EBRI study finds
401k Participants Largely Pass on ESG Options, Research Finds
Even when it is offered, PGIM and EBRI study finds less than 10% of self-directed 401k participants allocate money to an environmental, social and governance fund
Senate Finally Confirms Lisa Gomez as EBSA Head
The White House first announced in July 2020 that President Biden chose Gomez for the post
EBRI President and CEO Lori Lucas to Retire
'Her approach enabled us to stay nimble, responsive, accessible, and relevant to our members'
‘Perfect Storm’ Causing Lower Retirement Confidence for Certain Women
Both divorced and single, never-married women workers are more likely to agree that retirement savings are not a priority relative to current needs