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The appeals court’s ruling in a challenge to tobacco-use surcharges could affect more than 75 pending lawsuits related to workplace wellness programs. 

Despite a strong month for equities, participants reduced equity exposure and redirected allocations into fixed income, according to Alight.

Wait times and claim backlogs took center stage as the Social Security commissioner touted the quality of service, but Democrats questioned the veracity of his claim.

Well-run defined contribution retirement plans are identified by how they bounce back from errors, speakers said at the 2026 PLANSPONSOR National Conference.

The products are scheduled to be available to plan sponsors on Fidelity’s recordkeeping platform in early 2027.

Employers from Google to Prestage Farms said plan sponsors must look beyond one-size-fits-all retirement benefits and choose benefits based on their workers’ circumstances.

The date at which the funds’ full benefits will have to be cut is now one year earlier than it was reported to be last year.

Crafting a successful plan committee usually includes outsourcing fiduciary responsibilities, customizing the structure and following plan documents.

The appellate court stuck with its March ruling that claims involving individualized monetary losses cannot be pursued as mandatory class action lawsuits.

Run by state treasurers, the program is intended to help plan sponsors and recordkeepers remedy payments that have been made, but not cashed.

The agreement ends a nearly 8-year legal dispute concerning plaintiffs receiving fewer benefits due to outdated actuarial tables.

A new paper suggests investors focus on the meaning behind a retirement income product selection, instead of comparing the array of products in the market.

Supporters say the proposal would reduce litigation fears and expand retirement investment options, while critics warn it will weaken longstanding investor protections.

Lincoln Financial promotes executives to committee roles; Empower taps new lead for government, Taft-Hartley business; and more. 

Speakers said SECURE 2.0, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and new DOL rules should shape retirement plan committee priorities.

Baillie Gifford debuts US exchange-traded funds; Voya launches multi-manager alternative collective investment trust for defined contribution plans; and more.

According to Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent, the administration will turn to broader retirement access proposals after the July launch of the new investment program for children.

Advisers and providers praised top target-date funds but said personalized investing is on the horizon for defined contribution plans.

88% of plan sponsors said nonqualified deferred compensation plans effectively create long-term financial wellness, according to a survey from PLANSPONSOR and Newport.

The Investment Company Institute looked at the impact of rollovers on US retirement savings.