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In addition, few workers are confident Social Security and Medicare will provide the same level of benefits to them in retirement as they do for today’s retirees.

Just four in 10 workers report they and/or their spouse have ever tried to calculate how much money they will need to have saved to live comfortably in...

The simulator shows the potential impact of reform options on plan cost and retiree benefits.

The research also found participation levels and investment offerings for most plans were good.

In conjunction with MidAtlantic Trust Co., Paychex is also now providing a solution to levelize the commissions paid to financial advisers from fund companies.

The report is designed to help readers understand fiduciary responsibilities and corresponding liabilities, and offers recommendations and guidance for managing these duties.

Mentioned in the list of reminders includes suggestions about how to avoid incorrect voluntary compliance program user fees; determining the right user fee; and qualifications for reduced fees.

Just one out of a number of allegations included in two ERISA lawsuits against SafeWay have been ruled untimely, allowing both cases to proceed.

The court found trustee Wilmington Trust “rushed its evaluation of the ESOP, failed to follow its own policies, and failed to adequately vet [other valuators’] conclusions.”

PSCA establishes HSA committee; Hooker & Holcombe expands retirement services; intellicents adds financial planning services for 401(k) participants; and more.

Despite the number of active DB plans dwindling, providers dedicated to the space are still investing in enhancements to their services.

The seminar aims at increasing awareness and understanding fiduciary duties when operating a retirement plan. 

The free tool allows employers to compare the various costs that go into running a 401(k) plan, including fees for recordkeeping, administrative and custodial services.

“Our survey shows that Congress’ actions to limit state flexibility to address retirement insecurity are seriously out of touch with the will of voters,” says AARP Executive Vice...

These investment vehicles may pose pricing and regulatory advantages that could seem attractive to plan sponsors.

The PFaroe system uses real-time data and projection models to analyze and manage risk.

Money market fund regulation previously led to investor demand for government funds.

Overall, three in five employees (59.6%) welcomed employer involvement in their health, agreeing with the statement “employers should play an active role in improving the health of their...

Many of the recent legal challenges may appear similar on their face, but the underlying allegations can vary significantly in terms of how they actually apply and test...

The tool gathers millions of data points to determine participant actions and identify plan-design flaws, while offering solutions.