Retirement plans, such as 401(k)s, directly relate to caregiving because they help employees manage the financial pressures that often come with caregiving responsibilities. Many employees, especially those in the "sandwich generation," are caring for both aging parents and children, which places a significant financial strain on their day-to-day lives and long-term savings.
By offering strong retirement benefits, employers can ease some of this burden. For instance, employees who are caregivers may need to take extended time off, reduce hours, or even retire earlier to provide care. A well-structured retirement plan ensures they have the financial flexibility to make these decisions without sacrificing their long-term security.
Moreover, offering financial planning support and caregiving-specific resources—like paid family leave or health savings accounts (HSAs)—integrated with retirement benefits demonstrates an employer’s commitment to helping employees manage these dual responsibilities. This can foster loyalty and reduce the risk of burnout, turnover, or absenteeism. It's about aligning retirement planning with broader life-stage needs to ensure financial stability through all phases of caregiving.
Many of the top 401(k) companies have resources specific to this issue. Check your retirement plan provider's website for caregiver-related content. The following are the top plans and what I was able to find on their websites:
*The following companies do not (yet) have caregiver specific content on their websites:
Candice Smith
Portland, Oregon, United States - Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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