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Non-Profits Benefit from Entrepreneurship

November 16, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – A new survey reveals that nine in 10 (89%) entrepreneurs donate money, both personally and through their companies, to support charitable causes, and...
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Employers Still Struggling with Health Care Costs

November 15, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Companies are reprioritizing business objectives to limit their exposure to increasing costs associated with providing health-related benefits, according to new research.
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Companies Fretting about Brain Drain

November 15, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – The loss of critical knowledge and shortage of skilled workers is employers' biggest concern related to the maturing workforce, according to a new...
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A Rebuilding Year for DC Plans?

November 15, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Just a year after a number of high-profile employers chose to suspend and/or eliminate their 401(k) matches, there was evidence...

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401(k) Scorecard Shows Good News and Bad News

November 15, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - The Bank of America Merrill Lynch "401(k) Contribution Activities Scorecard" for Q3 2010 found modest improvements in participants’ saving behavior, but also record...
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ING to Shed 400 U.S. Jobs in IPO Prep

November 12, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – ING Groep NV has started laying off 400 people in its U.S. insurance operation, preparing to sell the unit in an initial public...
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Retirees Have Grim Outlook for Offspring

November 11, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - The majority of American retirees see their children and grandchildren being unable to participate in the “American Dream” and afford retirement, according to...
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Diebold Agrees to Stock Drop Suit Settlement

November 11, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - A settlement of $4.5 million has been preliminarily approved by a federal court in a consolidated class action lawsuit against Diebold, Incorporated.
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Fidelity Says Staying the Course Pays Off

November 11, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Pre-retiree participants who continuously held a 401(k) plan with Fidelity Investments for the past 10 years more than doubled their account balances, according...