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January 2, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com)  - Prudential Retirement added American Century Investments’ line-up of target-date funds to its guaranteed income solution for defined contribution (DC) plans.

January 2, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Corporate pension plan funding levels declined modestly in 2012, keeping most plans considerably underfunded.

December 31, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) has updated premium payment instructions for 2013.

December 31, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) Director Joshua Gotbaum says some multiemployer plans could use more help to remain solvent.

December 31, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Here's a New Year’s resolution to add to your list – make better passwords.

December 31, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Defined contribution (DC) plans cost more than defined benefit (DB) plans per employee hour worked, but DB plans cost more than DC plans...

December 31, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – The Council of Institutional Investors has requested additional guidance from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to prevent insider trading.

December 28, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Retired Wisconsin public employees could face up to a 13% decrease in their pensions beginning in May.

December 28, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - The federal court system will hear a case challenging Pennsylvania’s mandatory retirement age for judges.

December 28, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - A judge approved a collective bargaining agreement between an airline and a pilots association.

December 26, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - The Illinois House is seeking to create a cash balance plan for educators.

December 26, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - A pension fund is leading a class action lawsuit against NYSE Euronext.

December 24, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - The City of Seattle is moving to divest from fossil fuels following a roundtable discussion with environmental activist and 350.org founder Bill McKibben....

December 24, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Interest in annuities is growing as consumers demand guaranteed lifetime income in the face of challenging economic conditions, according to a report.

December 24, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - The 2012 “risk bullies” caused investors to leave equity funds, creating double trouble.

December 21, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Government workers for Kansas City and Jackson County, Missouri, have been indicted for defrauding their employer-sponsored wellness program.

December 21, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has resolved an age discrimination lawsuit against the American Samoa government.

December 21, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Since the 404(a)(5) disclosure regulation went into effect in August, sources say they have seen little response from participants.

December 21, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – An omission from a retirement plan’s summary plan description (SPD) does not entitle a widow to a greater spousal benefit, a court found.

December 21, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Plan sponsors can use behavioral economics to educate employees about saving for retirement.