Pentegra Welcomes New Regional Director
Laura Grassi will serve New York City, Long Island and New Jersey.
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Social Security Quiz Stumps Most Americans
Few understand their eligibility, a MassMutual survey finds.
Deflecting the Global Wave of Retirement Unreadiness
What can the U.S. learn from other countries’ preparations?
Towers Watson Says Managed Accounts a Better QDIA
These separately managed investment accounts are built around each participant’s asset profile and individual circumstances.
Trading Was Brisk in DC Accounts in May
More defined contribution plan participants made trades last month, according to Aon Hewitt.
Business Leaders Warn of Fiduciary Rule Fallout
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce issued a report warning the fiduciary rulemaking effort could harm small business employees.
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ESPPs Can Help Insulate Retirement Savings
Are equity compensation plans the answer for comprehensive financial wellness?
SageView Opens Office in Colorado
The launch of a new Colorado office represents the fourth new location for SageView this year.
Behavioral Finance Q&A with Shachar Kariv – Part 2
In the second half of a conversation with PLANSPONSOR, U.C. Berkeley Economics Department Chair Shachar Kariv discusses the importance of defining and driving “financial rationality” among workplace savers.
What Retirement Plan Committees Should Know and Discuss
Retirement plan committees need knowledge and continuing education about a number of key subjects.
Supreme Court Seeks Input About ERISA Lawsuit Venue
The U.S. Supreme Court has been asked to weigh in on whether a retirement plan may dictate the venue in which participant lawsuits are filed.
Court Says It Cannot Force N.J. Pension Payment
The Supreme Court in New Jersey has found that the pension contributions promised in 2011 reform are not part of an enforceable contract.
No Surprise—Fees Remain a Top Topic
The retirement plan industry shows little sign of dropping its focus on fees and lowering the cost of investing.
Millennials Have Financial Priorities Ahead of Retirement Saving
Forty-five percent of “younger” respondents to a recent survey said they have student loan debt.
DOL Sues Firm Over Company Stock Purchases
The Labor Department filed suit against a California-based manufacturer to recover millions of dollars for ESOP plan participants.
Benefits |
Judge Approves R.I. Pension Settlement
The settlement resolves six of nine lawsuits against the state.
Sponsors Appear Eager to Tackle Plan Problems
An annual study from Vanguard finds many retirement plan sponsors have embraced auto-features and a deeper sense of ownership over participant outcomes.
Public Policy, Individual Action
TIAA-CREF’s president and CEO on how to stop the retirement crisis before it starts.
4th Circuit Revives Case Over Transfers to Cash Balance Plan
The appellate court found that Bank of America’s closing agreement with the IRS did not make the case moot.
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Franklin Templeton Expands TDF Series
The firm has added a 2055 fund to its target-date fund series.