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The seminar will increase awareness and understanding about basic fiduciary responsibilities when operating a retirement plan.

Experts weigh in on the lasting effects President Donald Trump’s cabinet—and the Republican-controlled Congress—could have on the retirement planning industry.

A federal court rejected the PBGC’s attempts to recoup termination liabilities from a personal trust and an asset purchaser of the sponsoring plan.

With different underlying allocations and fee structures, it is up to plan sponsors and their supporting advisers and consultants to select the proper TDF approach for their participants’...

Principal created the Hispanic Market Program to provide specialized retirement education for employers with large Hispanic workforces.

The agency issued a final rule effective January 31.

Among those who report having little in retirement savings, 59% say they don’t have enough or make enough money to save, while nearly one-quarter (24%) indicate they plan...

DC plan participants are first put into a TDF, then upon certain triggers, moved to a managed account.

The integrated advice and recordkeeping service now offers three plans which combine digital services with access to CFP professionals.

The firm added engagement specialists to its team, partnered with Morningstar for advice, and added a suite of educational materials for participants.

In 2013, Medicare covered 62% of the cost of health care services for Medicare beneficiaries ages 65 and older, while out-of-pocket spending accounted for 13%, and private insurance...

The central claims in the proposed class action suggest plaintiffs feel they overpaid significantly for advisory services, with the excess payments essentially amounting to kickbacks returned to the...

Liz Davidson, founder and CEO of Financial Finesse, says there is a need for an established set of standards.

In a brief filed in the U.S. Supreme Court, several federal agencies argue that their longstanding interpretation of the definition of church plan reflects the natural reading of...

Through the interactive interface, plan sponsors can visualize how modifying certain plan design features may enhance participants’ retirement readiness as part of their overall financial wellness.

Although employee costs are higher no matter what plan type they choose, employers need to help employees select the best health benefits plan for their financial situation.

Cerulli suggests the recent increase in interest rates following the election has sparked renewed interest in pension de-risking and liability-driven investing among institutional investors.

Cynthia Loh, general manager for Betterment for Business, suggests the firm is committed to competing against the largest and best-established recordkeepers in the defined contribution retirement plan industry. 

Mercer suggests 10 areas for investment considerations for not-for-profit health care organizations.

Retirees who based their retirement decision on eligibility for employer benefits or other employer incentives seemed to be enjoying retirement more than retirees with other motivations, and they...