Reconsidering Age-Based Communication Strategies
Experts suggested a DC plan participant’s age should impact the content of communications, but not necessarily the form.
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Sandwich Generation Needs New Messages About Saving
Don’t just tell those stuck between obligations to aging parents and children they need to save more, tell them how.
PBGC Issues Final Rule for eFiling Multiemployer Plan Notices
Certain notices to the PBGC must now be filed electronically.
Participant Distribution Decisions Have Implications for Plan Design
A Vanguard update to its analysis of older retirement plan participants’ distribution behavior has implications for the design of target-date funds and retirement income programs.
DCIIA Says Illiquid Assets ‘Manageable’ in DC Plans
Daily valuation and trading issues associated with illiquid asset classes do not outweigh their potential performance benefits within DC plans, an analysis finds.
Health Plan Compliance Issues to Consider
Mercer has published the top 10 compliance-related issues health benefit plan sponsors should address in planning for the upcoming year.
Employees Want Custom Benefits Communication
A disconnect between what workers want and what employers provide in tailored benefits communications.
Consistency Is King When It Comes to 401(k) Contributions
Retirement plan participants who consistently contribute show greater balances.
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AHR Offers Group Health Benefits Alternative
American Health Resources has created a way for small and mid-market employers to replace their group health insurance policies with individual policies.
IRS Clarifies Rules for Hardship-Related eFiling Waivers
The IRS published procedures for plan sponsors to request a waiver of the electronic filing requirements for Form 8955-SSA and Form 5500-EZ.
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Pentegra Retirement Debuts Income Report
Shifting the focus from accumulation to decumulation can boost retirement readiness, Pentegra says.
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Privacy and Security Information Added to Fiduciary Guide
ERISApedia.com’s The Fiduciary responsibility eSource now includes a discussion or privacy and security issues.
Lessons for Plan Sponsors from the Market Volatility
The most recent market environment reinforces the need for bonds and should encourage plan sponsors to look at innovative strategies.
Considerations When Facing a Short Plan Year
A plan-year reset doesn’t have to be a problem for retirement plan sponsors, as long as they plan it carefully.
401(k) Participants Do a Trading About-Face in August
GIC/stable value, money market, and bond funds saw the most inflows over the month.
Stacking Up: Who Offers the Best Retirement Plans?
Are certain industries more focused on winning the benefits game, and if so, why?
Bond Ladders a Prudent Approach to Fixed Income
They perform well in all interest rate environments.
Retirement Industry People Moves
Promotions in the Index funds division at LGIMA.
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Employer Tactics Delay ACA Cost Impact
Many employers, particularly small to mid-size, are still delaying the effects of the ACA by delaying renewal dates.
Fiduciary Duty and the ESG Catch 22
More than anything, ESG investment advocates face an image problem.