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December 5th, 2014

Plan Sponsors Place High Value on Match, Advisers

Ninety-four percent of retirement plan sponsors polled by American Century Investments said providing a matching contribution in their plans is at least somewhat important to encourage employees to save, with 51% saying it is extremely important.Read more >

Many Lack Basic Retirement Income Knowledge

Just one in five retirement-age Americans can pass a basic quiz on strategies to make their nest eggs last throughout retirement.Read more >

Governments Report Efforts to Tame Health Benefit Costs

Rising health care costs over the last decade have prompted many local governments to make changes to their plans and strategies.Read more >

Regulatory Actions Ahead for 2015

Upcoming actions from the Department of Labor (DOL), the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) are all expected to have a direct impact on the way retirement plans are administered under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) and other legislation.Read more >

IRS Updates Retirement Plan Examination Information

Two updated publications from the IRS discuss the employee plans examination process and appeal procedures.Read more >

Baby Boomers Share Top Financial Mistakes

Thirty-four percent of individuals older than 50 polled by the deVere Group cited not putting enough aside for retirement as their biggest financial mistake.Read more >
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