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August 18, 2008 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - A new report predicts that the market for assets rolled over from employer plans should approach $500 billion by 2013.

August 18, 2008 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Some 42% of executives polled in a new survey say managers allocate enough time to people management.

August 18, 2008 (PLANSPONSOR.com) -The average rate of increase for cost of long-term care has seen a sizable jump in the last 24 months from 5% to 13%...

August 18, 2008 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - A recent survey of small business owners by SurePayroll found that only one-third of small businesses currently offer 401(k) plans to their employees,...

August 15, 2008 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - 401(k) participants moved assets out of equity into fixed-income investments again in July - a month that saw participant transfers favoring the latter...

August 15, 2008 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Federal regulators have worked out a $2.2 million settlement with Apple's former chief counsel of allegations she illegally backdated stock options for top...

August 15, 2008 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - A federal judge in Connecticut has ruled that while Nationwide Financial Services can legally countersue trustees of five 401(k) plans in a revenue...

August 15, 2008 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - A new survey suggests workplace wellness programs not only help reduce employers' health care costs and employee absentee rates, but can also pay...

August 15, 2008 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - In a new report, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) reiterated its previous recommendation that Congress amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA)...

August 15, 2008 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Nearly all executives in a recent poll said their employer helps pay employees' continuing education expenses.

August 15, 2008 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Money market funds enjoyed a large inflow in July, as mutual funds as a whole posted a net inflow of $52 billion.

August 15, 2008 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Money market funds enjoyed a large inflow in July, as mutual funds as a whole posted a net inflow of $52 billion.

August 15, 2008 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - We've all heard (and perhaps used) the assertion that "the check is in the mail."

August 15, 2008 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - 401(k) participants moved assets out of equity into fixed income investments again in July, according to the results of the Hewitt 401(k) Index.

August 15, 2008 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - The Securities and Exchange Commission has announced that Wachovia has agreed to a preliminary settlement that would offer approximately $9 billion to investors...

August 14, 2008 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Zacks Investment Management, a Chicago-based registered investment adviser, has expanded its separately managed account (SMA) offering to the mid-size retirement plan market.

August 14, 2008 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - AARP is broadening its online career services for 50+ workers through a new collaboration with RetirementJobs.com.

August 14, 2008 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released an in-depth rewrite of its correction programs for retirement plan sponsors who have not complied with...

August 14, 2008 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Ascensus has launched SingleSource Select that is designed to simplify the consulting process for retirement plan financial advisers.

August 14, 2008 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - For the first time since March 2003, the one-year performance of institutional portfolios was negative across the board, according to the Wilshire Trust...