The Obama administration’s proposal to cap tax-favored retirement savings plans could affect significant numbers of workers should interest rates return to their historically higher levels, according to a new analysis by EBRI. EBRI Issue Brief Aug 26, 2013 28 pages
EBRI Fast Facts Aug 15, 2013 1 pages
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EBRI Fast Facts July 18, 2013 1 pages
Health Care Coverage: Although the economy continues to grow in the wake of the recent recession, the percentage of workers with health benefits is not following suit, according to a new report by EBRI. Press release.
Retirement Income Adequacy: A wide variety of internal and external forces influence the retirement readiness of Americans, and a recent policy forum sponsored by EBRI examined those factors, as well as a series of strategic and tactical decisions that can mitigate their impact. Press release.
EBRI Notes Jul 18, 2013 24 pagesA high-deductible health plan linked with health savings accounts reduced health spending initially, and over a four year period, according to new research from EBRI. EBRI Issue Brief Jul 16, 2013 16 pages
EBRI Fast Facts July 12, 2013 1 pages
Which type of retirement plan is likely to produce more money for retirement: A voluntary-enrollment 401(k), a traditional final-average defined benefit plan, or one of the newer cash balance plans? A detailed analysis by EBRI finds there is no single answer because a multitude of factors affect the ultimate outcome: interest rates and investment returns; the level and length of participation; an individual’s age, job tenure, and remaining length of time in the work force; and the purchase price of an annuity, among other things. EBRI Issue Brief Jun 28, 2013 52 pages
