Retirement Confidence Remains High
One-third of workers who feel less confident cited inflation and the rising cost of living...
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Differentiation by Income
Keep low-income earners in mind when designing a plan.
Survey Findings
Nearly all sponsors (97%) say they are at least somewhat apt to recommend their provider.
Source: 2021 Best in Class DC Providers
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ESOP Participants Benefit From Higher Retirement Savings
Employee-owners at S corporations can accrue benefits leading to superior retirement readiness.
Target-Date Funds Helped Savers Weather Q1 Volatility
Retirement plan participants are staying on track, not changing allocations, in the face of market volatility.
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Investment Product and Service Launches
Pacific Life announces collaboration with Wespath Benefits and WTW on qualifying longevity annuity contract option, and Principal Global Investors launches...
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Workers and Retirees Hold Differing Views on Retirement Income Sources
The Employee Benefit Research Institute's Retirement Confidence Survey revealed workers’ expectations of and retirees’ experiences with workplace plans.
New ERISA Lawsuit Targets NFP
The allegations in the case are filed on behalf of the same plaintiffs who have already sued their employer, Molina...
After Dismissal Motion Fails, Barnabas Health Settles ERISA Suit
In their motions to dismiss the case, the plan fiduciaries unsuccessfully argued that the plaintiffs invested in only some of...
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Employers Should Encourage Planning for Health Costs in Retirement
Health benefits and education from employers can help prepare employees for the future.
Three in Four Small Businesses Don’t Offer a 401(k) Plan
Lawmakers and states are making efforts to address the perceptions that some businesses are too small to offer a plan...
IRS Again Extends Physical Presence Requirement Relief
The agency is still considering whether to make permanent relief from the requirement for certain elections to be witnessed in...
Maximum Loan Amount Across Multiple Plans
Experts from Groom Law Group and CAPTRUST answer questions concerning retirement plan administration and regulations.
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Considering COLI in a Tight Labor Market
Interview with David Mohr, Head of COLI Sales and Distribution at Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual)
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How Lifetime Income Disclosures Impact Retirement
MetLife’s Roberta Rafaloff explains how retirement savings will look different to employees.
sponsored by MetLife
Managing the DC Plan Investment Menu
Sponsored by Columbia Threadneedle Even if they have help, defined contribution plan sponsors have ultimate fiduciary responsibility for managing the funds on their plans’ investment menus. Participants’ preferences and needs for diversification and...
Making the Most of US Credit As Policy Shifts
See why we feel active management is crucial for returns as central bank policy changes.
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Student Debt: What’s New and What Matters to employers and employees?
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Student Loan Management: The Next Frontier in Employer Financial Benefits
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What’s Ahead in 2022: Key Retirement Plan Trends
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Let’s Talk
How to craft multilingual plan materials to draw in each participant.
PARTICIPANTS SPECIAL ISSUE | EDUCATION
Virtual Lessons Learned
The success of online meetings surprises sponsors and advisers alike.
PARTICIPANTS SPECIAL ISSUE | PHASED RETIREMENT
When Workers Retire in Stages
A phased retirement program—formal or informal—allows for smooth transitions.
PARTICIPANTS SPECIAL ISSUE | ROLLOVERS
Let It Grow
All may have better outcomes if participants’ assets stay qualified.
PARTICIPANTS SPECIAL ISSUE | WELLNESS
How ‘Well’ Is ‘Well’ Enough?
Keys to designing an effective—customized—financial wellness program.
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