Magazine Articles

A Prudential study found adoption of financial wellness programs increased 20% from 2016, while 14% of employers plan to implement a program within the next two years.

Five underutilized plan features that can boost outcomes.

How to focus on crucial needs when doing a request for proposals.

A plan sponsor converts to a robust defined contribution plan.

Annual survey of nonqualified plans shows an increased focus on improving education and one-on-one meetings to communicate with eligible executives

Sponsors should invest the time to confirm that their plan’s call center strategy fulfills the reason that they have a call center.

Congratulations to this year’s crop of PLANSPONSOR of the Year winners and finalists!

The age group with the most investable assets is 55 – 64 years, with $16 trillion.

Do you own a pet, and what would you sacrifice to pay for an emergency pet expense?

Summaries of the latest news from Washington and the courts.

Smarter Social Security and DC plan withdrawal optimization.

Considering the funds’ capabilities, why aren’t plan sponsors listening?

PBGC premiums are high, but there are ways to control them.

Will the financial fragility of retirees increase?

Boomers will rely more on retirement income drawn from DC plans.

Electronic recordkeeping raises concerns.

DOL continues ping pong on social investment issues.

Index Fund Usage Increases in 401(k)s Percentage of plan assets in index funds 2006 2015 >$10mm – $50mm 8.1% 14.4% >$50mm – $100mm 10% 16% >$100mm – $250mm...

Participants may elect a different percentage than taken from their pay.