Magazine Articles

Voice |October 2001

The Feminine Mystique

Should employers alter their investment education materials to address women's distinctive habits?
Done Deal |October 2001

Take My Money – Please!

A health-care system lets employees put their 401(k) and 403(b) investments on automatic pilot
Outtakes |October 2001

Nothing Like Experience

Lessons for Social Security reformers from other countries' pension overhauls
Web Watch |October 2001

Tricks Or Treats?

It's not "ghoulies and ghosties" that bedevil us today, it's viruses, worms, and modern "Trojan horses." Here is some help from the Web
UpFront |September 2001

Bill Targets “All Employers”

That is not all. Just a day after the plan sponsor summit with EEOC, Representative Thomas E Petri (R-Wisconsin) introduced House legislation that would override the Third Circuit...
Feature |September 2001

Plan Sponsor – Friendly?

The "new" PWBA under Ann Combs is putting a new emphasis on guidance in murky areas of ERISA. It is seeking to expand its voluntary fiduciary correction program,...
The Buzz |September 2001

(k) Plan Balances Were Stable In 2000, Says EBRI

Newsflash: The average 401(k) plan participant balance slipped just 0.1% last year, though older participants fared worse, according to preliminary research from the Investment Company Institute and the...
Total Benefits |September 2001

Making The Grade

Lawsuits allege that forced evaluation systems discriminate against older workers
Cover |September 2001

Take It Or Leave It

Plan sponsors are finding that it pays to help employees plot their post-retirement strategies-including that pivotal decision: to roll over, or to leave the money in the plan
Game Plan |September 2001

Loyal Customer

KKR's returns are down. Why OPERF is sticking with the legendary buyout fund, anyway
UpFront |September 2001

Sharing The Wealth

In June, the Internal Revenue Service issued new final regulations that add another requirement for employers to meet if they are to be entitled to claim tax-qualified status...
(k)Plans |September 2001

In Good Conscience

Participant demand and new, low-expense offerings help socially responsible funds to catch on
Voice |September 2001

Hitting The Brakes

How to keep participants' company stock allocations in check
Black Box |September 2001

Hedge Funds

Why no two are alike?