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They are funded on average 87%.

In a series of articles, PLANSPONSOR is profiling industry groups that work for retirement and health plan sponsors to protect them from onerous burdens and help them with...

An investigation by EBSA found the owner of a laser surgery center in New York to have violated ERISA guidelines regarding company valuation for an ESOP purchase.

The appellate court and district court both agree that Foot Locker did not adequately disclose to participants the possibility of “wear-away” during the transition to a cash balance...

Student Loan Genius announces new CEO, and Cammack Retirement Group hires consultant.

A new ruling has emerged in the long-running case, applying instructions from the Supreme Court and the 9th Circuit to reach a verdict favorable to plaintiffs. 

Among the 25 funds added are retirement target-date funds (TDFs), the Equity Income Fund and the Small-Cap Value Fund.

The Annual Funding Notice requirements implemented by the Pension Protection Act have been somewhat helpful but could be significantly improved, according to the American Academy of Actuaries. 

An effective financial wellness program is not just about financial literacy; it’s about building the employee’s confidence in tackling financial tasks, suggests a study by Mercer. 

Employers reported certain diseases/conditions have a big impact on health plan costs.

For the most part, the investment management expenses plans pay are significantly greater than additional billed expenses, and are generally between 85% and 90% of the total cost...

Along with practical tips and suggestions, the guide provides links to additional resources plan sponsors can leverage.

Even the plan sponsors that have not implemented a pension risk transfer say costs from changing mortality assumptions and rising PBGC premiums would make them more likely to...

According to a study by NCPERS, public pensions are generally cost-effective and pump trillions of dollars into local economies.

Heather Lavallee from Voya spoke with PLANSPONSOR about the different issues tax-exempt plan sponsors are dealing with and how Voya is especially working with health care retirement plan...

The feature will be rolled out in a phased approach throughout the year, said Principal. 

Last month, the agency announced changes to its pre-approved plan opinion letter program.

The majority of respondents to a Schwab survey said they would be interested in financial wellness help from their employers; however, non-savers especially indicate they are uncomfortable asking...

However, Bankrate.com found a larger percentage of every age group younger than 63 increased their savings than decreased them.

A judge said the plaintiffs did not allege an injury because, although the purchase price of the stock was allegedly inflated, the stock has not been sold at...