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Companies that do not offer a one say they do not see the value in it, fees are too expensive, and they do not know how to manage...

Ascensus Enhances Managed Accounts Services with Morningstar; Pacific Life Releases New Index; and more.

The median 401(k) plan account balance for consistent participants was more than three times the median balance of all participant accounts in the EBRI/ICI database.

The Senate Special Committee on Aging heard about the Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) Commission's recommendations that could increase and improve retirement savings.

The majority of employees agreed that online platforms that provide financial advice, help them see all their wealth in one place, and are transparent with fees and investments...

A study by State Street shows that a commitment to improved governance standards can have wider benefits for pension plans.

Thirty-six percent of respondents to a survey said they started planning at a significant birthday.

Guidelines published by Transamerica highlight the importance of clean data and careful planning when it comes to minimizing defined benefit plan costs. 

Research found individuals would forego up to 5.7% of total lifetime consumption to fully insure the risk of retirement date uncertainty.

However, they are waiting on safe harbor guidance from the DOL before offering annuities in plans.

Analyses by Mercer, Wilshire and LGIMA varied on whether DB funded status increased, decreased or remained the same in August.

A brochure includes a checklist for government DC plan sponsors.

As open enrollment season approaches, companies can take key steps to help employees choose the best health care plans while reducing expenses and boosting productivity in light of...

Many defined benefit plan sponsors are seeking the support of an outsourced chief investment officer to help with time-sensitive asset-allocation decisions, according to Cerulli Associates research. 

Nearly four in 10 survey respondents planning to work past retirement age say it’s because they like to work.

An analysis of retirement plan contribution rates found that employees that improve their financial wellness score from 4 to 6, on a 10-point scale, could potentially improve their...

The notice also includes a modified unisex version of the mortality tables for use in determining minimum present value for distributions.

Retirement plan service providers are putting their heads together on solving retirement account portability issues. 

Money market fund reform is leading retirement plan sponsors to move to different cash strategies.

Nomination forms for the 2017 PLANSPONSOR Plan Sponsor of the Year Awards and Retirement Plan Adviser of the Year awards are now available.