| | Benefits & Administration | | BlackRock Identifies Measures to Boost Retirement Readiness | | In a new viewpoint white paper, “Roadmap for Improving U.S. Retirement Savings: Make it Easier,” BlackRock lays out several measures that would improve the retirement outlook for millions of Americans by addressing three areas: expand access, increase participation, and focus on decumulation. The white paper suggests numerous ways that the government could support these three areas through eliminating requirements and implementing new guidance and regulations.Read more > | | Ask the Experts – Anything New on 2017 Form 5500? | | “Working at a large 403(b) plan sponsor, I have been spending my summer as usual thus far working with our auditors on the 2017 Form 5500 audit report for our calendar-year filing. Is there anything new that I should watch out for on the form itself?” (This feature article is part of our exclusive content and requires a free registration to read.)Read more > | | | Market Mirror | | Tuesday, the Dow was up 197.65 points (0.79%) at 25,241.94, the NASDAQ lost 1.11 points (0.01%) to 7,840.77, and the S&P 500 increased 13.42 points (0.48%) to 2,820.40. The Russell 2000 closed 18.22 points (1.07%) lower at 1,680.20, and the Wilshire 5000 gained 28.21 points (0.10%) to finish at 29,391.42.The price of the 10-year Treasury note increased 1/32, bringing its yield down to 2.954%. The price of the 30-year Treasury bond grew 10/32, decreasing its yield to 3.077%. |
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