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Benefits | May 7th, 2010

Atlanta Tops List of Best Cities for New Grads

May 7, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - While many new grads tend to look for jobs near their college or hometowns, a number of them are considering locations they might...

Benefits | May 6th, 2010

Getting Employees Active in Health Matters Requires Support

May 6, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Getting workers to become active health care consumers may require a spectrum of support including the physician as the foundation, family, employer, and...

Benefits | May 6th, 2010

Larger Co.’s Allowing High 401(k) Plan Contributions

May 7, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Sixty-eight percent of mostly larger employers report that their company allows 401(k) participants to contribute 25% or more of their earnings.

Benefits | May 6th, 2010

Retirement Savings not on List for Recordkeeper Who Won $1M Prize

May 6, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – A defined contribution plan recordkeeper from Mobile, Alabama, won a $1 million prize playing a video game.

Benefits | May 6th, 2010

Industry Groups Warn DoL not to Regulate “Generally Accepted Investment Theories”

May 6, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - The ERISA Industry Committee (ERIC), in coordination with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce (the Chamber) and the Profit Sharing/401k Council of America (PSCA)...

Benefits | May 5th, 2010

Mom’s ‘Salary’ Hits the Skids

May 5, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Dear old Mom’s wallet is apparently getting a little thinner as we approach Mothers Day 2010.

Benefits | May 5th, 2010

ASPPA: No Government-Sanctioned Investment Theory

May 5, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – In comments to the U.S. Department of Labor (DoL) regarding its proposed investment advice rule, the American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries...

Benefits | May 5th, 2010

DoL Launches Disability Law Web Site

May 5, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – The U.S. Department of Labor (DoL) has unveiled a new Web site designed to help employers make sure their policies and practices do...

Benefits | May 4th, 2010

Feds Kick in $5B for Early Retiree Health Subsidy

May 4, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Federal officials are appropriating $5 billion to pay for employer subsidies for retiree health care coverage until January 2014 when the subsidies called...

Benefits | May 4th, 2010

Current Retirement Income Options Have Drawbacks: GAO

May 4, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Following the deadline for responses to the Department of Labor and Treasury Department’s Request for Information on lifetime income options in retirement plans,...

Benefits | May 4th, 2010

HSAs not Enough for Retirement Health Care Savings

May 4, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - While health savings accounts (HSAs) can be used to save for health care expenses in retirement, the maximum savings that can be accumulated...

Benefits | May 4th, 2010

Americans Still Fretting Over Money

May 4, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Things may be looking up on Wall Street, but a new survey finds 84% of Americans still fret about their finances.

Benefits | May 4th, 2010

More Seniors Texting, Using Social Networks

May 4, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – A text message from Grandma? Grandpa on Facebook?

Benefits | May 4th, 2010

SPARK Institute Argues Against Lifetime Income Requirements

May 4, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – As responses to a request for public comment on use of lifetime income solutions in retirement plans continue to be submitted, a trade...

Benefits | May 4th, 2010

Nationwide Offers Proposal for Guaranteed Income in Retirement Plans

May 4, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Nationwide Financial Services, Inc. has introduced 401KIncome, a public policy solution that it says “provides incentives for the funding of guaranteed retirement income...

Benefits | May 4th, 2010

TIAA-CREF Cosponsors Study on Retirement Practices of Universities

May 4, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - TIAA-CREF and the University of Iowa Center on Aging are launching a study to assess trends and best practices in comprehensive retirement planning...

Benefits | May 3rd, 2010

ING Encourages Use of Guaranteed Income Options in Retirement Plans

May 3, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - ING said it broadly supports investing in guaranteed lifetime income options within a retirement plan and strongly encourages employers to add this type...

Benefits | May 3rd, 2010

ERIC: No Annuity Mandate Needed

May 3, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – The ERISA Industry Committee (ERIC) has argued in a letter to the U.S. Department of Labor (DoL) that it is wrong to require...

Benefits | May 3rd, 2010

Unum to Cover Adult Children ahead of Reform Deadline

May 3, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Unum officials announced that the company is beginning to comply with new health care reform legislation by extending medical coverage eligibility to certain...

Benefits | May 3rd, 2010

Americans Need Financial Help, Report Being behind on Retirement Savings

May 3, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Fifty-seven percent of people surveyed by TD AMERITRADE report they are either a little or far behind financially in terms of preparation for...