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July 22, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – A federal appeals court ruled a wife was not properly informed of her waiving of rights as a beneficiary, despite signing an antenuptial...

July 19, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Massachusetts’ 2014 budget makes changes to the Fair Share Contribution Program under the state’s universal health care law.

July 19, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – The Invesco Equity and Income Fund has been approved as a qualified default investment alternative (QDIA).

July 17, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – When it comes to asset-allocation funds, retirement plan sponsors can choose between off-the-shelf solutions and customized options.

July 19, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has filed a lawsuit against a New York health insurance broker for alleged age discrimination.

July 19, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Panelists of an Ernst & Young webcast said employers should use 2014 to prepare for the recently delayed employer mandates and information reporting...

July 18, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – How do plan sponsors know when it is time for a change in plan providers?

July 18, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – A study by the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI) found a high-deductible health plan (HDHP) linked with a health savings account (HSA) reduced...

July 18, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Tracy Stough Grajewski has joined consulting firm Mercer as partner and senior client manager for its Pittsburgh and Cleveland markets.

July 18, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Detroit city pension systems have filed lawsuits against Michigan’s governor and the city’s emergency manager.

July 18, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – The American Benefits Council has requested guidance about how the ruling on the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) will affect health and retirement...

July 18, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – The recent ruling on the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) will impact employer-provided benefits in a number of different ways.

July 17, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - OneAmerica company McCready and Keene, Inc. announced its new Strategic and Targeted Allocation of Revenue (STAR) service.

July 17, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Fee disclosure regulations implemented last year have had a negligible effect on workers participating in employee-sponsored retirement plans, a survey found.

July 17, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – A policy forum sponsored by the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI) examined factors affecting retirement income adequacy and decisions that can mitigate their...

July 17, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Research shows certain retirement plan design features can increase participation up to 70%.

July 17, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – A shift in focus for target-date funds (TDFs) has created more work for plan sponsors.

July 17, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – The overall funded status of U.S. pension plans was down at the end of 2012, according to an analysis by Mercer.

July 16, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) heard some findings about small businesses and retirement security.

July 16, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – From terrorist attacks to catastrophic weather events to wildfires, it seems no matter where you live, there’s potential for a disaster. Are you...