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May 31, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – The number of Americans reaching 65 years old each year will continue to grow beyond the Baby Boomers, according to a trend analysis...

May 31, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – The Social Security Trust Funds will be depleted by 2033, according to a new report.

May 31, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - When constructing a glide path for target-date funds (TDFs), the main objective should not just be about choosing the proper mix of equities...

May 31, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - When it comes to obtaining health insurance, consumers polled say low costs trump quality.

May 31, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Patrick Labriola joined the Newport Group as regional director covering the Northwest.

May 31, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – A significant part of the 403(b) regulations passed in 2007 was the requirement that plans have to be maintained pursuant to a written...

May 30, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Long thought to be an investment with a guaranteed return, the upside/downside ratio on traditional fixed-income products is unsustainably low, a white paper...

May 30, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - It is common for companies to have both defined contribution (DC) and defined benefit (DB) plans, but inconsistencies between them can lead to...

May 30, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – State Street Global Advisors (SSgA) announced the availability of new exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that offer income and...

May 30, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Mutual of Omaha Retirement Services named Patrick J. Bello 401(k) national sales director.

May 30, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Tools and services focused on employee motivation will lead employees to take effective action to save for retirement, a research paper contends.

May 30, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – ADP released the ADP Plan Health Review, a tool to help plan sponsors measure the retirement readiness of their employees.

May 29, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – The median return for large Taft-Hartley defined benefit plans was 5.13% in first quarter, versus 6.04% for small plans, according to Wilshire TUCS.

May 29, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Kerry James has been named head of Institutional Distribution at Robeco Investment Management, effective June 1.

May 29, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Regulators are offering relief for certain payment and filing deadlines for plan sponsors affected by the recent storms in Oklahoma.

May 29, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - The U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor and the Treasury issued final rules for employment-based wellness programs.

May 29, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Efforts to reduce the funding gap with underfunded state pension plans are having little effect, according to a paper from the National Bureau...

May 29, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – While people are optimistic and confident in numerous areas, a survey by Lincoln Financial Group found concern, worry and a sense of unpreparedness...

May 29, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Lockton Benefit Group has partnered with SelectQuote Benefit Solutions to deliver a private insurance exchange for retiree medical benefits.

May 29, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Wilshire Consulting has added actuarial services to complement its investment advisory and outsourcing business.