Magazine Articles

Editorial |September 2001

No Place Like Home

The more one discusses the "R" word (rollovers), the harder it is to ignore the all-around advantages of a decision to leave defined contribution assets in the plan....
Running the Fund |September 2001

Money Pit

Taft-Hartley learns about diversification-the hard way
Done Deal |September 2001

Big Deal!

Florida hires "newcomer" CitiStreet for its new DC plan
Editorial |September 2001

Decision Time

Rollovers-the term used to describe that pivotal step taken when defined contribution accumulation stops and either distribution or reallocation begins-mean a great deal to the individuals who are...
Rules/Regs |September 2001

Catch As Catch Can

One of the better-known parts of the new tax bill is its provision for plan participants over the age of 50 to set aside additional funds for retirement-above...
IMHO |September 2001

When To Say When

Doing the right thing about company stock
Asset Mix |September 2001

Too Many Managers?

Why some see whole-stock portfolios as the antidote to teams of specialists and lackluster active returns
The Buzz |September 2001

“Universal Pass-Through”

Would simplifying retirement savings plan administration via a streamlined payroll deduction scheme-which all employers would offer and in which any employee could elect to participate-be an effective means...
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...
Editorial |August 2001

No Casual “Conversation”

Washington is a tough town-a place where political gaffes are not soon forgotten nor forgiven, and information given in confidence might just as well be broadcast on the...
UpFront |August 2001

Kohl’s Child-Care Win

Employers now can get a federal tax credit for building and operating child-care facilities
Total Benefits |August 2001

Coping With The Slowdown

Rather than laying off workers, some employers are imposing time off and unpaid vacations
Editorial |August 2001

Come Together

Retirement benefits are more than exercises in communication: They demand a specific type of perspective and expertise
UpFront |August 2001

Paying Attention To Risk

Survey finds few multinationals designate a dedicated risk manager for pension funds