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August 19, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Many Americans hold serious reservations about investing in the stock and bond markets, according to a recent COUNTRY Financial Security Index survey on...

August 19, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – A baby born in 2013 will cost more than a quarter-million dollars to raise, and that’s not including college costs.

August 19, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Insurance general account assets are trending towards expanded use of alternative investments, says new Cerulli Associates research, accelerated by an anticipated rise in...

August 19, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – The Social Security Administration has declared this week “National my Social Security Week.”

August 19, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Defined contribution (DC) retirement plan participants across all age groups are taking to social media for financial information and advice, according to Spectrem...

August 19, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Attorneys representing Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) have requested that a federal court hear oral arguments in a case challenging the “church plan” status...

August 19, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Given regulatory guidelines that can be difficult to follow, many non-profit 403(b) plan sponsors are finding it harder to maintain a fully compliant...

August 18, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Northern Trust Asset Management has made a number of senior hires in support of its growing outsourced chief investment officer (OCIO) services.

August 18, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Wells Fargo Bank has reached an agreement with several pension funds to settle a lawsuit related to securities lending practices.

August 18, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – This September will mark 40 years since the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) was enacted.

August 18, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Long-term funds of all types attracted $30 billion in July, lifting year-to-date net inflows to $293 billion, according to Strategic Insight (SI), an...

August 18, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Sponsors of terminated defined contribution (DC) plans can use new guidance from the Department of Labor (DOL) to satisfy the regulator’s expectations for...

August 18, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Thirty-six percent of Americans polled have not saved any money for retirement, according to a new Bankrate.com report.

Aug 15, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - A new report from the U.S. Congress’ Joint Committee on Taxation offers a glimpse into the federal government’s perception of the tax benefits...

August 15, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – A new target-date fund series will be co-managed by Morningstar Associates and AllianceBernstein, and boasts a diverse cast of managers, including Franklin Templeton...

August 15, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – The funded status of the largest corporate defined benefit (DB) pension plans decreased by $5 billion during July, according to data from Milliman,...

August 15, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Pension costs for school districts in New York State are expected to increase by 7.8%, according to a recent news report in the...

August 15, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – The Puerto Rico Treasury Department has issued guidance on tax prepayment windows for retirement plans, according to a brief from the Groom Law...

August 15, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – The need for transition management services depends on the size and liquidity of the assets, as well as investment strategies of fund managers.

August 14, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – The lack of key considerations, such as the effect of future contributions to retirement plans, leads some research to paint an inaccurate picture...