Benefits

January 8, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Ecuador is the single best place for North Americans to retire overseas, according to research.

January 8, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Recordkeeper search activity is expected to increase; however, most requests for proposals (RFPs) will only serve to benchmark pricing, according to Cerulli.

January 7, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Marymount Manhattan College settled an age discrimination lawsuit filed by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).  

January 7, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – The Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) has seen an uptick in retirements since pension reforms were passed in September.

January 3, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – It is believed that the issue of pensions is holding up an agreement between the National Hockey League (NHL) and the players’ association.

December 31, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Here's a New Year’s resolution to add to your list – make better passwords.

December 31, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Defined contribution (DC) plans cost more than defined benefit (DB) plans per employee hour worked, but DB plans cost more than DC plans...

December 26, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - The Illinois House is seeking to create a cash balance plan for educators.

December 24, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Interest in annuities is growing as consumers demand guaranteed lifetime income in the face of challenging economic conditions, according to a report.

December 21, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Government workers for Kansas City and Jackson County, Missouri, have been indicted for defrauding their employer-sponsored wellness program.

December 21, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Since the 404(a)(5) disclosure regulation went into effect in August, sources say they have seen little response from participants.

December 21, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Plan sponsors can use behavioral economics to educate employees about saving for retirement. 

 

December 20, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – If Congress taxes health benefits, most workers would change or even drop their current coverage, the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI) found.

December 20, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – An analysis of 401(k) accounts for 2011 shows more balanced investments.

December 20, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Of concern is whether individuals’ ability to make good financial decisions will deteriorate as they age.

December 20, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Plan sponsors can avoid paying hidden provider costs by asking detailed questions.

December 20, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Total U.S. retirement assets reached $19.4 trillion in third-quarter 2012, according to the Investment Company Institute (ICI).

December 19, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Supplemental, non-qualified retirement plans are important for executives earning more than $125K annually.

December 19, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Despite economic and market uncertainty, employees continued to enroll in or increased contributions to their 401(k) plan,...

December 19, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - There is a stark contrast between 1st Wave Baby Boomers, ages 57 to 66, and 2nd Wave Baby Boomers, ages 48 to 56,...