PLANSPONSOR Magazine
COVER
Service for a Crowd
Plan design changes that can boost retirement outcomes across demographics.
PLAN DESIGN | Plan Assets
PLAN DESIGN | Plan Assets
When ‘Herding’ Helps
Amassing all prior-plan assets in one’s new plan aids the saver and...
PLAN DESIGN | Education
PLAN DESIGN | Education
Regrowth Factor
Sponsors must restore savers’ confidence to help rebuild their accounts.
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2021 Best in Class 401(k) Plans
For the seventh year, PLANSPONSOR is pleased to award its Best in...
Insights |
Student Debt Relief
New Congress, ongoing issue—what could be done legislatively, or privately, to ease the financial strain on so many student loan...
Rules/Regs |
Plan Operational Know-How, 2021
Being mindful of the plan’s administrative policy and proactive about monitoring providers can spare the sponsor costly errors.
Rules/Regs |
More From Washington and the Courts
IRS clarifies COVID-related flex spending rules; judge rejects latest Abbott Labs complaint; a plan sponsor fails again at winning a motion to dismiss; and more.
UpFront |
The Right Plan Auditor
To find the firm that can best service your plan, consider conducting a request for proposals.
UpFront |
HSAs and 401(k)s Vie for Contributions
When plan sponsors add a health savings account option, 401(k) saving may suffer. A savings hierarchy could help.
UpFront |
Multiple Ways to Glide to the Finish
It’s not as simple as fixed income changing places with equities in an aging participant’s asset allocation.
UpFront |
Senator Portman Eyes Coming Final Reforms
The retiring long-time industry advocate will round out his term still working for bipartisan solutions.
UpFront |
Black Americans Form New Financial Habits Due to COVID-19
African Americans fell the farthest behind of all ethnic groups last year—and are the most eager for financial advice and education.
UpFront |
Do Traditional LDI Strategies Still Work?
Experts advise sponsors to restructure their LDI glide path, as a hedge against future volatility.
Tidbits |
Tidbits
Employers on ‘Well-Being’While most of the 115 employer respondents to a survey said their organization increasingly recognizes the importance of financial well-being and will likely create, or expand...
PLAN DESIGN | Investments |
Are Annuities Good for All?
Sponsors should consider each case from every angle.
PLAN DESIGN | Defined Benefits |
From Volatility to Stability
Nontraditional DB plans lessen sponsor risk while guaranteeing income.
PLAN DESIGN | Compliance |
Shelter From a Storm
Being a safe harbor plan could protect it from turbulence.
Plan Profile |
Generous Means to an End
This plan sponsor’s perk helps employees get free of student debt.