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May 6, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) provided the 2014 inflation adjusted amounts for health savings accounts (HSAs).

May 6, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Seven out of ten pre-retirees surveyed say they would ideally like to include some work in their retirement years.

May 6, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – As part of its retirement study, Merrill Lynch Wealth Management developed an index to measure the current level of national retirement peace of...

May 6, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – The Advisory Council on Employee Welfare and Pension Benefit Plans will hold an open meeting at the Department of Labor (DOL) June 4...

May 6, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – A newly released white paper from Fulcrum Partners LLC examines the practice of deferring compensation for retirement.

May 6, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Institutional investors are using exchange-traded funds (ETFs) both tactically and strategically, according to a study from Greenwich Associates.

May 6, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Institutional investors are using exchange-traded funds (ETFs) both tactically and strategically, according to a study from Greenwich Associates.

May 6, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – S&P 1500 pension plan funding levels slipped 2% in April as a decline in interest rates offset the effect of a stronger equity...

May 6, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Lincoln Financial Distributors (LFD) and Primerica Inc. will be releasing more annuity products.

May 6, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – The Social Security Administration (SSA) is now offering a new mobile-optimized website specifically aimed at smartphone users.

May 6, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Morningstar Inc. has introduced the next generation of Morningstar Retirement Manager, its advice and managed account service for defined contribution (DC) participants.

May 3, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - President Obama’s proposal to cap individuals' retirement savings not only has the potential to affect participants — it could also add administrative work...

May 3, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Benchmarking plan fees can ultimately optimize the value of an employer’s retirement plan.

May 3, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – A comprehensive pension reform bill narrowly passed the Illinois House of Representatives this week, according to an article in the State Journal-Register.

May 3, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) announced its intent to issue a survey of multiemployer plans.

May 3, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Meeder Investment Management announced the launch of its 3(38) fiduciary service.

May 3, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Frank Green was named director of strategic partnerships, retirement services, at BMO Global Asset Management.

May 3, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – The funded status of the typical U.S. corporate pension plan fell during April, according to the BNY Mellon Investment Strategy and Solutions Group...

May 3, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – The American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries (ASPPA) and the National Tax Sheltered Accounts Association (NTSAA) requested changes to pre-approved plan programs.

May 2, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Whether employees will have enough income in retirement is the hot topic of the industry.