Benefits

February 2, 2009 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - The U.S. Department of Justice, usually responsible for prosecuting those who send hoax emails, has now become the hoaxer.

February 2, 2009 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Department store retailer Macy's Inc. joined the growing list of employers slashing their 401(k) match to save money in the difficult economic environment.

February 2, 2009 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Department store retailer Macy's Inc. joined the growing list of employers slashing their 401(k) match to save money in the difficult economic environment.

February 2, 2009 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - According to a new survey by Hewitt Associates, many companies are looking for ways to lower the costs of their retirement benefits while...

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February 2, 2009 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - The Health Savings Account (HSA) business has apparently been kind to bank-based HSA providers, according to a new research report on the niche...

February 2, 2009 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - While many employers throughout the United States may be cutting back on overall staffing levels during the economic recession, companies also recognize this...

January 30, 2009 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - The University of Tampa (UT) has agreed to offer domestic partner benefits to same-sex couples.

January 30, 2009 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Several employer groups are voicing their concerns that the COBRA amendments within a stimulus package recently approved by the U.S. House of Representatives...

January 30, 2009 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Wages and salaries rose 0.5% and benefits rose 0.4% in the fourth quarter, according to the Employment Cost Index (ECI).

January 30, 2009 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - A new Towers Perrin survey shows the vast majority of U.S. companies are making multiple adjustments in their pay programs for all employees...

January 29, 2009 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - The Reader's Digest Association, Inc. has informed employees that it will adopt a global "Recession Plan" to strengthen its financial performance in the...

January 28, 2009 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - The West Tennessee Healthcare system has suspended its 403(b) plan match.

January 28, 2009 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - A new analysis from the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) suggests one potential reason why some elderly run down their assets slowly...

January 28, 2009 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - As their account balances were shrinking due to large market losses in 2008, participants became better diversified in and more engaged with their...

January 28, 2009 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - AIG Retirement has teamed up with the Southeastern Association of School Business Officials (SASBO) to present an educational Webcast for 403(b) plan sponsors.

January 28, 2009 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Whether unions representing Minnesota District 861 teachers and paraprofessionals can legitimately file a grievance over 403(b) plan changes is under debate.

January 27, 2009 (PLANSPONSOR (b)lines) - New Internal Revenue Service regulations are poised to reinvent 403(b) defined contribution plans offered by tax-exempt entities such as K-12 public school...

January 27, 2009 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Recent market setbacks have led affluent retirees to show greater interest in a guaranteed income streams, according to a survey by MFS Investment...

No doubt many of you are wondering if you will survive the changes brought on by new regulations. How about a rendition of Gloria Gaynor's "I Will Survive"...