Workers Willing to Pay More for More Generous Retirement Benefits
But less than half are willing to do the same for better health care benefits, Willis Towers Watson learned in a survey.
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Simple Steps to Provide Successful Student Loan Repayment Benefits
Student debt management is a complex and delicate issue that has a significant impact on employees’ broad financial wellness—but providing support can be straightforward from the plan sponsor...
Plan Distribution Behavior Dictated By Plan Design
New DCIIA research put together in concert with a large group of retirement industry service providers highlights the crucial role plan design plays in terms of participants' decumulation...
Institutional Investor Returns Pulled Down by Market Losses
Wilshire TUCS first quarter returns were weighed down by losses across all major asset classes.
State Pension Plans Reverse Two Consecutive Years of Return Declines
“A primary driver of the improvement in the funding ratio was the increase in global equity values for the 12-month period ending June 30, 2017,” notes Ned McGuire,...
Financial Wellness Education Key to Participants’ Trust in Retirement Plan Providers
A study shows that higher levels of trust lead to better financial decision-making which includes higher rates of savings, increased commitment to savings, and increased loyalty to providers.
2018 Planning & Progress Study: Many Expect to Delay Retirement
One clear point of concern in the data is the increasing number of Americans who anticipate retiring at 70 years or older than in the “traditional 65 to...
Options for Unaffordable Pensions: Funding Waivers and In-Kind Contributions
In Part II of a series, Michael Kreps and Mark Carolan of Groom Law Group discuss funding waivers and in-kind contributions as options for unaffordable pensions.
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and NQDC
Changes to the treatment of executive compensation and NQDC plans may look unfavorable, but sources say they remain a valuable benefit for employees.
DOL Issues Temporary Enforcement Policy Following 5th Circuit Decision on Fiduciary Rule
The agency noted that some financial institutions have devoted significant resources to comply with the BIC Exemption and the Principal Transactions Exemption and may prefer to continue to...
A Look to Mid-Term Elections and the Effect on Retirement Plans
Attorneys anticipate a big push to get retirement plan-related legislation passed before mid-term elections could have a big impact on Congressional retirement plan agendas.
ICI Data Highlights TDF Price Drops, Other Mutual Fund Savings
Expense ratios of target-date mutual funds averaged 0.44% in 2017; since 2008, ICI explains, the expense ratios of target-date mutual funds have fallen 34%.
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Employer Well-Being Programs Offer More Than Just Physical Health Components
As programs expand, companies are exploring new communication channels to connect with employees, as well as finding ways to personalize content to increase engagement, a survey from Fidelity...
Employers See Value of Offering Financial Wellness Programs
Sixty-one percent of employers that offer financial wellness programs are satisfied with their benefits program, Prudential found.
Income Taxes Follow Participants Into Retirement
Near-retirees broadly worry about future health care costs, the impact of inflation and market downturns—but relatively few are tackling the subject of income taxes in retirement.
Key Employee Benefit Plan Internal Controls to Have in Place
“Internal controls should be part of a plan sponsor’s day-to-day operations,” says a partner at CPAs & Advisors, speaking at the Plan Sponsor Council of America National Conference.
Retirement Industry People Moves
Conduent Sells Global HR Consulting and Actuarial Business; Mercer Promotes Former Global Client Manager; Ameritas Announces SVP of Retirement Plans Team; and more.
ERISA Litigation Targets Lowe’s, Aon Hewitt Investment Consultants
Participants in the Lowe’s 401(k) plan have filed an ERISA complaint against their employer and Aon Hewitt Investment Consultants over alleged imprudent investment decisions.
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New Platform Offers Biblically Responsible Investment Options
From Beacon Wealth Consultants, it is called the LightPoint Kingdom(k) retirement plan.
Specific Actions Lead to Higher Retirement Income
Empower identified “habits of success” that correlate with higher projected retirement income—saving in a workplace retirement plan, saving at a higher level and having a formal plan for...