

UpFront
UpFront
Participants Pose Challenges to PRTs
In general, plans may not cash out active employees, although there are...

UpFront
UpFront
To Set Correct Plan Goals, Know Your Staff
Examining plans in depth can help in crafting the right goals.

UpFront
UpFront
How to Streamline the Investment Menu
Strategies such as layering and white labeling can help DC plan participants...

Insights |
A Look at Vesting
Employer matches are often touted as "free money," but long vesting schedules hardly treat them as such.

Rules/Regs |
Excess Fee Claims Are Often ‘Bogus’
Defense attorneys should fight these lawsuits more often, one insurer says.
Industry Analysis |
Hitting the Books
Student loan benefit programs are rare, but they may be on the rise.
Rules/Regs |
More From Washington and the Courts
The IRS issues guidance for preapproved plans; the House passes 'Secure 2.0'; President Joe Biden extends the student loan repayment freeze; and more.
UpFront |
Tidbits
Plan Menus by the Numbers Quitting Time Self Funded Well-Being Webinars WorkEBRI evaluated findings from its 2021 Employer Financial Wellness Survey for how webinars on various well-being related...

PLAN DESIGN | BEHAVIORAL FINANCE |
Things People Do
How behavior informs participant engagement in the retirement plan.
UpFront |
A Bad Rap Undeserved
In certain instances, revenue sharing can lower costs for retirement plan participants.
UpFront |
‘Distribution Planning Needs Improvement’
A more formal planning approach may be helpful to employees.

PLAN DESIGN | LEAKAGE |
Leakproof Your Plan
How to stop participants from draining their retirement savings.

Awards |
2022 Best in Class 401(k) Plans
For the eighth year, PLANSPONSOR is pleased to award its Best in Class 401(k) Plan designation. The Best in Class...

PLAN DESIGN | ESG |
The ESG Decision
Plan sponsors have several options for offering sustainable investments.

PLAN DESIGN | POST-RETIREMENT |
When Retirees Stay in the Plan
Both employers and participants will discover benefits.


Fiduciary Forum |
Creating Health and Wealth Committees
ERISA governs more than just retirement plans.

Plan Profile |
A Life Cycle of Benefits
This sponsor provides for employees from their onboarding to retiring.