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Workers claiming Home Depot mismanaged their 401(k) plan investments saw the district court decision in Home Depot’s favor affirmed on appeal.

Meanwhile, the House Appropriations Committee recently proposed a budget that contained sharp cuts to the Employee Benefits Security Administration’s funding. 

Hits to the stock market mean participants will see retirement savings losses, so plan sponsors should have a communication plan in place to steady reactions. 

Wagner Law Group hires 3 senior attorneys; Petra Funds Group appoints Gajdjis as senior adviser; Prime Capital announces promotion of VanderLinde to president of Liberty Wealth Advisors; and...

Vault previously worked with recordkeepers like Voya and Schwab to provide student loan benefits to employees. 

The military shipbuilding company saw a significant decrease in employees taking out 401(k) loans after offering the financial wellness software Kashable as an alternative. 

The introduction of the bill comes after a similar proposal was passed by the House of Representatives on March 8. 

Morgan Stanley at Work launches new digital experience for benefits participants; Alight releases the latest version of its employee experience platform; Voya offers a new stable value solution;...

Sponsors have both legal and practical ramifications to weigh.

With their ability to provide personalized advice, managed accounts have become a more attractive retirement income solution, but the high fees attached to them continue to be a...

Plan sponsors have a number of factors to consider when comparing investment, insurance and drawdown options for their participants. 

Plaintiffs accuse the bank of requiring participants and beneficiaries to pay high costs for generic prescription drugs that are ‘widely available at drastically lower prices.’ 

ERISA Advisory Council hears from experts about the reasons why health plan participants often fail to challenge denied claims.

A longstanding collaboration leads to a defined contribution managed account with an annuity investing option for participants.

The way Roth-style accounts are reflected in the federal budget mean they will likely continue to drive often-complex retirement plan features.

A 65-year-old couple will need $395,000 in combined savings to afford the cost of certain Medicare plans in retirement, according to the Milliman Retiree Health Cost Index. 

New data from Morningstar rings the alarm for many baby boomers and Generation Xers on not having enough to meet retirement needs.

Andre Robinson will succeed Deanna Santana, who served as acting CEO and president since 2023. 

Understanding the average age of participants and how employees are allocated in their investments are some factors plan sponsors should consider when evaluating a QDIA that moves participants...

The full amount is $5.7 billion, issued through the federal SFA program.