PLANSPONSOR Magazine
COVER
The Mother of Invention
When Smithfield Foods decided to start offering an
annuity option in 2006 for the 15,000 participants in its
three defined contribution plans, Corporate Benefits Manager
Mary Fisher worried about employees’ reaction.
Cover
Cover
The Best Managers You Never Heard Of.
Even if you start with an experienced investment team and a solid...
Editorial
Editorial
“Best” Practices
There's a major problem in undertaking the kind of coverage we offer...
Editorial
Editorial
Second Chances
I'll always remember a conversation I had with my dad not long...
IMHO |
Caveat Emptor
A couple of weeks ago, my better half told me that she thought it was time that we traded in two of our aging vehicles—one, a car that...
UpFront |
Upfront Articles
PLANSPONSOR.com news articles that also appeared in the Upfront section of the August issue.
UpFront |
September 2007
PLANSPONSOR.com news articles that also appeared in the Upfront section of the September issue.
War Stories |
August 2007
We all have them: those front-line experiences that are inevitable when one deals with the variety—and sensitivity—of issues associated with human beings and critical life events
Survey Says |
How Are You Boosting Participation?
One of the most common defined contribution plan metrics of success is the level of participation in the plan, and for good reason.
Bells & Whistles |
August 2007
Each month, Bells & Whistles highlights recent product introductions that plan sponsors may find of interest.
Bells & Whistles |
September 2007
Each month, Bells & Whistles highlights recent product introductions that plan sponsors may find of interest.
(k)Plans |
First, Do No Harm
Retirement groups weigh in on the fee disclosure proposal from U.S. Representative George Miller (D-California).
The Bottom Line |
Playing By Its Own Rules
Connecticut Governor M. Jodi Rel vetoes bill that would let the state comptroller diverge from GASB standards.
Case Sensitive |
Primary Colors
Quaid v. U.S. Healthcare, Inc., dba Aetna U.S. Healthcare; Hoffman Products New York Medical Benefits Plan; and Loren Cook Company Health Care Benefit Plan.
Rules/Regs |
Waiting Room
Plan sponsors get more time—and flexibility—than many had expected on final 403(b) rules.
Saxon Angle |
Be Prepared
The U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Enforcement is responsible for investigating possible violations of fiduciary responsibility and other provisions of ERISA.
Special Report |
2007 Consultant Survey: Growing Concerns?
Business appears to be "blooming" for investment consultants, but clouds may be on the horizon.
Special Report |
Grand Designs
From June 25 through 27, hundreds of plan sponsors, advisers, and providers gathered in Chicago, Illinois, for PLANSPONSOR's second annual industry conference, Plan Designs 2007.