Magazine Articles

PARTICIPANTS SPECIAL ISSUE | PLAN DESIGN |February-March 2022

Differentiation by Income

Keep low-income earners in mind when designing a plan.
PARTICIPANTS SPECIAL ISSUE | PHASED RETIREMENT |February-March 2022

When Workers Retire in Stages

A phased retirement program—formal or informal—allows for smooth transitions.
PARTICIPANTS SPECIAL ISSUE | EDUCATION |February-March 2022

Virtual Lessons Learned

The success of online meetings surprises sponsors and advisers alike.
PARTICIPANTS SPECIAL ISSUE | ROLLOVERS |February-March 2022

Let It Grow

All may have better outcomes if participants’ assets stay qualified.
UpFront |February-March 2022

Income Projections Coming Soon

How plan sponsors might expect participants to respond to their first lifetime income disclosures.
Rules/Regs |February-March 2022

Hughes v. Northwestern Ruling

Attorneys offer mixed opinions on how the decision will affect excessive fee litigation.
Fiduciary Forum |December 2021 - January 2022

The Cybersecurity Challenge

Time to implement the DOL tip sheets and get prepared for enforcement.
Plan Profile |December 2021 - January 2022

In Need of a (New) Plan

Sponsor used the Voluntary Correction Program to change plan types.
2022 Innovation Issue | Annuities |December 2021 - January 2022

Annuities Still Misunderstood

In today’s low interest rate environment, these vehicles are gaining traction.
2022 Innovation Issue | Wellness |December 2021 - January 2022

Ramping Up Offerings

Workers look to their employer for help to achieve financial wellness.
UpFront |December 2021 - January 2022

Tidbits

Single-Employer Program Keeps Improving The Pension Benefit Guarantee Corporation’s single-employer-plan insurance program saw a year-over-year gain, with assets of $150.7 billion and liabilities of $119.8 billion as of...
UpFront |December 2021 - January 2022

Survey Says

Does Your Employer Track Remote Employee Activity? Some companies with staff who work remotely track these employees’ activity online as well as their productivity. This they do via...
Cover |December 2021 - January 2022

ESG Interest Piqued

What sponsors may consider in responding to participant demand for these funds.
Insights |December 2021 - January 2022

Heading for the Exits

What plan sponsors need to ask themselves—and the participants who are leaving.
2022 Innovation Issue | Student Loan Debt |December 2021 - January 2022

Student Loan Repayment

More plan sponsors expect to add an iteration of this benefit.