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December 7, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – A Fidelity Investments study found 46% of Americans are considering a financial resolution in 2012.

December 7, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – The majority of North American companies expect to pay executive bonuses that are as large or larger than last year.
 

December 7, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Liabilities fell faster than assets for the typical U.S. corporate pension plan in November. 

December 6, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - The Hartford and MIT AgeLab found that among pre-retirees and retirees, the vast majority would rather live as long as they’re healthy, versus...

December 6, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – The Principal Financial Well-Being Index shows the economy is the greatest source of stress for Americans.  

December 6, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – MetLife Mature Market Institute has released a free consumer retirement planning guide, The MetLife Tips for Types Workbook. 

December 6, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com)- The public remains confident employers and unions will continue to offer health coverage.

December 6, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Matthews International Capital Management, LLC, has expanded its fund lineup to include the firm’s first dedicated fixed income investment strategy.

December 6, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Fifty-five House Republicans sent a letter to Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis, offering suggestions regarding the proposed change to the definition of fiduciary....

December 6, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com)- A recent study found 58% of employers state financial “illness” plays a role in employee absenteeism.
 

December 6, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – The Massachusetts state pension fund board fired Bank of New York Mellon as its foreign exchange trading provider. 

December 6, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - A survey found employers worry healthcare reform will either fail to...

December 6, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Employees have a message for employers this year: bring on the cash and benefits perks.

December 6, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – A survey from Lincoln Financial Group finds that, despite the economic challenges that have rocked the nation, Americans remain positive about their futures.

December 6, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Nearly 70% of the women surveyed for Rothstein Kass’ "Women in Alternative Investments – Industry Outlook and Trends" expect the next 18 months...

December 6, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – A CareerBuilder survey found employees can expect more perks in the workplace this holiday season.

December 6, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Sysco Oklahoma LLC will pay $82,000 to settle a disability discrimination lawsuit. 

December 6, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Morningstar launched its Analyst Ratings last month. 

December 6, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Deutsche Bank and Invesco PowerShares Capital Management, LCC launched two exchange-traded notes (ETNs). 
 

According to Forbes, Wal-Mart and its retirement plan administrator (Merrill Lynch) allegedly breached their fiduciary duty for nearly two million past and present Wal-Mart workers in the company’s...