Employee benefits and retirement plan solutions Trends and Insights

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Retirement planning

Myths vs. Facts: The state of Social Security

Let’s dispel some of the common myths about Social Security and its funding status. Here we explore the program’s structure, demographic challenges, and possible outcomes if no legislative action is taken soon.

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Attracting & retaining my workforce

Tailor retirement benefits to help retain specialized talent

Retaining top-tier talent in specialized roles typically requires more than standard benefits. Offering thoughtfully designed, customized retirement plan options is a way to address the unique needs of these professionals, helping ensure they feel valued and motivated to stay.

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Attracting & retaining my workforce

Principal® SMB Sentiment

While small and midsize businesses (SMBs) remain positive about the health of their business, they have increased negative feelings about economic uncertainty and workforce challenges. Employees have the same concerns, but don’t see eye to eye in other areas.

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Attracting & retaining my workforce

A simple test for your 401(k) plan design: Flip the numbers

When interpreting retirement plan data and statistics, a simple guideline is to flip the numbers to see the full story. This simple test can help employers and financial professionals better understand if plan design changes might be needed.

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Protecting my business

Principal® Business Owner Insights

Small to midsize business (SMB) owners are offering benefits and solutions at record levels as confidence remains high and the number of growing businesses significantly increases.