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Mercer announced the release of informational booklets providing updated guidance about Social Security and Medicare for 2015.

A majority of institutional asset managers surveyed by Cerulli Associates have received client requests for socially and environmentally responsible investing mandates.

The IRS has suggested a list of helpful internal controls for retirement plan sponsors.

The IRS recommends including reference lists when applying for a retirement plan determination letter.

The Mercer U.S. Pension Buyout Index shows the average pension buyout cost decreased significantly during December.

A U.S. attorney has accused a former Comcast employee of creating dummy retirement accounts and defrauding the firm of nearly $125,000.

An educational video series by the Stable Value Investment Association has been released, advising investors and financial professionals about stable value funds.

The Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration says a new disclosure rule will ensure workers receive annual funded status notifications for their defined benefit pension plans.

Witnesses told a U.S. Senate committee more guidance is needed for workplace wellness programs.

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.