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June 18, 2007 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Hewitt Associates has tapped four executives for management positions in its consulting business.

June 18, 2007 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Residents of Sioux Falls, South Dakota retained their status as the safest drivers in the U.S., according to the third annual "Allstate America's...

June 18, 2007 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Residents of Sioux Falls, South Dakota retained their status as the safest drivers in the U.S., according to the third annual "Allstate America's...

June 18, 2007 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - The Rhode Island State Legislature has given unanimous support to a bill requiring state pension fund managers to divest investments in Sudan-linked companies...

June 18, 2007 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - A report released by New York State Senator Jeff Klein suggests the New York State pension fund has $12 billion invested in companies...

June 18, 2007 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - A new group of professional buyers is developing at investment fund distribution platforms that a new study says is exerting a growing influence...

June 18, 2007 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - The U.S. Department of Labor (DoL) is seeking comment regarding its information collection procedures in cases of retirement plan loans made to participants...

June 18, 2007 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - The U.S. Department of Energy (DoE) has decided not to cut reimbursements to contractors for pension benefits of new hires.

June 18, 2007 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Illinois State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias announced this weekend that he is extending domestic partner benefits to his employees.

June 18, 2007 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Researchers at the University of Oregon claim that giving money to a good cause stimulates the same pleasure centers in a group of...

June 15, 2007 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - With continued increases in Medicare and health care costs, concerns are growing about how much money people will need to take care of...

June 15, 2007 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - An investigation into activities at the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) pension and insurance program has culminated in a recommendation for an "immediate...

June 15, 2007 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - The strong private real estate arena provided a good foundation for the public real estate market during 2006, with the high level of...

June 15, 2007 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Some 89.2% of executives in a recent survey said it is a company's duty to make a positive impact in the world, if...

June 15, 2007 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Don't be surprised if you find a co-worker of the opposite sex coming out of the office potty that used to be for...

June 15, 2007 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) has issued a notice seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) of its rules...

June 15, 2007 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - A bill introduced in the U.S. Senate would make permanent the exemption for reservists or National Guard members from the 10% early withdrawal...

June 14, 2007 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - A federal judge in Texas has thrown out a lawsuit by a former Southwest Airlines employee who claimed the air carrier violated federal...

June 14, 2007 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - A federal judge in Texas has thrown out a lawsuit by a former Southwest Airlines employee who claimed the air carrier violated federal...

June 14, 2007 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled a long-term disability (LTD) plan administrator abused its discretion when it failed to consider evidence...