Editorial
Editorial
Still the Third Rail
Editorial Comment: Social Security Still Publicly Supported
Editorial
Editorial
The Future of Saving
To talk people into doing what profits them most should be easy...
(k)Plans
(k)Plans
Plan Sponsor 1996 Listing-DC Alliances
Plan Sponsor 1996 Listing-DC Alliances
Rules/Regs |
Pensions Enter Presidential Race
In White House ceremony, Clinton unveils proposals that address pension and retirement concerns.
Rules/Regs |
More Room for ERISA Litigation
The Supreme Court's Varity decision could force sponsors to run plans-especially those that contain company stock-more cautiously, experts say.
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Round Two
Congressional supporters have not given up on the pension reversions proposal
Portrait of Retiree |
Portrait of a Retiree: William Magee Wynkoop
Retired teacher, Rutgers University College
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CALPERS Maps Its Future
A new strategic plan sets out a laundry list of projects for this year, from performance benchmarks to providing members with financial planning software.
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Raw Deal, or Sour Grapes?
Groups of United flight attendants and Ohio public school teachers are taking action to reverse reduced pension benefits.
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Profile: James Scott & Mark Stumpp, Prudential Insurance Company of America
Profile: James Scott & Mark Stumpp, Prudential Insurance Company of America
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Retirement Plan Myths
Workers today have more options to plan and save for retirement than ever before. But they are not using them to their full potential
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Encouraging Workers to Save More
Personal saving is becoming more important as preparation for retirement. Aggressive employee education can be as effective as a high employer match at improving saving rates.
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The Psychology of Saving
Irrational factors often guide individuals' money decisions. Successful retirement savings programs must foster self-control.
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Schuller International Thrift Plan
In planning an employee communication and education campaign, be sure to set definite goals. And remember to first train the trainers.
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New York City’s Deferred Compensation Plan
How communication and education can help boost employee participation and encourage more aggressive investment.
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Saving: The Problem; Tax Reform: The Solution?
Tax incentives to increase saving have never proven they can work, and new proposals like the flat tax are unlikely to do better.
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Alliances Sharpen Their Attack
Large and mid-sized defined contribution plans want multi-family investment options. They also want administration and recordkeeping tailored to their specialized needs. Increasingly, they are getting these from alliances.
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Boston Partners: Desi Heathwood & Bill Carter: Plan Sponsor Defined Benefit Managers of the Year
Plan Sponsor's Defined Benefit Manager of the Year award recognizes achievement that sets a manager apart from its peers. The award is given not just for superior performance....
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University Endowments Invest in Hedge Funds
"We're not allowed to say the `H' word," confirms Jay Yoder, an investment analyst at the $380 million Vassar College endowment. In the ivory tower world of endowment...
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Early Warnings
PBGC initiates stricter policy on spin-offs that create pension underfundings
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Participants More Likely to Roll Over Lump Sum Distributions
Participants More Likely to Roll Over Lump Sum Distributions
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Tired of a Game That’s Too Difficult to Win?
Can institutional investors pick active managers who will beat the market consistently?