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Fidelity's final quarterly retirement snapshot for 2014 shows the average 401(k) balance continues to push record levels.

A panel has recommended cutting back defined benefit pensions for military personnel and adding a defined contribution plan.

Each year, the editors of PLANSPONSOR recognize a number of plan sponsors that demonstrate leadership in providing a more secure retirement for workers.

Employees with HSAs to which employers contribute were less likely to contribute the maximum amount allowed, research finds.

The EEOC has filed a lawsuit against Stack Bros. Mechanical Contractors for alleging firing older workers because of their age.

In response to comments about its intention to issue governmental plan regulations, the IRS says charter schools may participate in governmental plans.

The 2014 NACUBO-Commonfund Study of Endowments reveals higher education institutions were highly invested in alternatives.

QBI, LLC has acquired Strategic Pension Services, Inc. of Irvine, California.

Each year, the editors of PLANSPONSOR recognize a number of plan sponsors that demonstrate leadership in providing a more secure retirement for workers.

The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected principles used by an appellate court to review cases about benefits provided by collective bargaining agreements.

Many older Americans are taking on debt at a time when they should be focused on savings and retirement investments, according to the Employee Benefit Research Institute.

Rapid growth in exchange-traded fund assets is causing significant change at asset management firms, including many managers serving retirement plan markets.

Each year, the editors of PLANSPONSOR recognize a number of plan sponsors that demonstrate leadership in providing a more secure retirement for workers.

Participants are increasing their defined contribution plan salary deferral rates faster than ever before, according to a study by Market Strategies International.

Senate Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) has formally outlined his hopes and expectations for federal tax reform, including changes to the nation’s employee benefit and retirement regulations.

Jim Lake, previously national sales manager of individual annuities, has been promoted to national sales manager of Guardian Retirement Solutions.

A study from EBRI shows average HSA account balances have grown over the longer term regardless of how long the account has been open.

The ERISA Advisory Council has made recommendations to support the idea of retirement plan participants keeping their savings in ERISA-covered plans for life.

Departing retirement plan participants may wish to roll over their plan assets to another qualified plan or individual retirement account (IRA) to avoid paying taxes and to continue...

Each year, the editors of PLANSPONSOR recognize a number of plan sponsors that demonstrate leadership in providing a more secure retirement for workers.