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Recent administrative changes make it easier to comply

Before I became managing editor of PLANSPONSOR and took a deep dive into navigating the complex world of plan sponsors and retirement benefits plans, I worked in content...

State fiduciary laws, retirement incentives, RMD transactions

Fixed-income strategies with flexibility

Summaries of the latest from Washington and the courts—what’s coming, what’s contemplated and what’s critical to plan sponsors

Once again, early this month we received industry data about average participant balances

Quotes, survey statistics and musings to use in employee communications, or just for a break from the grind.

Defined contribution plan predictions

DOL proposes a 408(b)(2) fee disclosure guide

Have Republicans lost interest?

Spotlighting industry data from PLANSPONSOR’s proprietary research

“Just as when employees are young and juggling how to save for a house, college and retirement, so, later in life, the savings goals shift to retirement and...

“Knowing what’s right doesn’t mean much unless you do what’s right.” —Theodore Roosevelt

Recent product introductions that may improve participant outcomes

Not a synonym for education or guidance, “financial advice” for retirement plan participants is narrowly defined under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). Those hired  to deliver...

James YangAs smartphones and tablets expand their role in the work/life balance of most Americans, the retirement plan industry has begun to capitalize on these new capabilities, and...

If participants and plan sponsors want increased levels of confidence in their retirement security—and their ability to deliver retirement security—both parties must contribute more.

Twenty-one years ago this month, PLANSPONSOR magazine made its debut!

2014 PLANSPONSOR Participant Survey: 401(k) participants may be more aware—and expect more of you—than you think.

Why do people do what they do?