PLANSPONSOR Magazine
COVER
2013 Plan Sponsors of the Year
2013 Plan Sponsors of the Year: Corporate 401(k) >$50MMSanofi U.S. Corporate 401(k) <$50MMJacobs Entertainment Inc. Defined BenefitBaystate Health Public Defined ContributionState of Missouri Deferred Compensation Plan 403(b)Mayo Clinic Health System in Albert Lea 2012 Plan Sponsors of the Year Finalists: Corporate 401(k) >$50MM FinalistsCACI International Inc.Commercial Metals CompanyIntersil CorporationRoche Corporate 401(k) <$50MM FinalistsGables Residential ServicesPlatte…
Editorial
Editorial
Leading by Example
Congratulations to the 2013 PLANSPONSOR Plan Sponsors of the Year! I am...
UpFront
UpFront
Looking for Guidance
GAO explores use of MEPs
UpFront
UpFront
Top Choice
Tax-advantaged accounts important for retirement
UpFront |March 2013
Doing Well by Doing Good
Considering ESG factors may help avoid investment losses
Bells & Whistles |March 2013
Bells & Whistles
Each month, Bells & Whistles highlights recent product introductions that plan sponsors may find of interest. More information about these announcements can be found at http://plansponsor.com. If you...
Feature |March 2013
True Value
Fee disclosure opens the door to further reinforce the value of your plan
Head of the Class |March 2013
Best Game in Town
There is a sound logic to preferring emerging markets
Asset Mix |March 2013
The Sunny Side
Despite some drawbacks, annuities may be a good fit for DC plans
Running the Fund |March 2013
Gaining Traction
Custom TDFs could very well be the next wave in retirement planning innovation.
Total Benefits |March 2013
False Sense of Security
A DB pension may not cover all retirement living expenses
Case Sensitive |March 2013
Refund Window
Greater St. Louis Construction Laborers Welfare Fund et al. v. Park-Mark Inc.
Barry's Pickings |March 2013
Vicious Cycle
When the going gets tough, DB plans will cost companies the most.
Saxon Angle |March 2013
Error Correction Redux
The ING settlement reveals DOL views on erroneous gains
Tidbits |March 2013
Tidbits
Some quotes, survey statistics and musings to use in employee communications, or just as a break in the grind.