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week ending January 10th, 2020 A constant in defined benefit (DB) plan administration is keeping the plan well-funded. For the most part this involves selecting the right mix of investments. But, it is also a consideration when determining what contributions to make to the plan. And deciding which measurement shows the most realistic picture of how much the plan is funded can help in making investment and contribution decisions. This edition of PLANSPONSOR Weekend will offer help to DB plan sponsors with DB plan funding. Editor's Choice Investing DB Plan Sponsors Focused on Cost and Funded Status Concerns They are lengthening bond durations and increasing liability-hedging fixed income allocations, a Vanguard survey found. Investing 10 Action Steps for DB Sponsors in 2020 Willis Towers Watson says the pension plan landscape is quickly changing, as returns will be lower while volatility is likely to increase. UpFront DB Plan Funding vs. Low Interest Rates Steps a plan sponsor can take to mitigate against plan funding’s recent decline. Administration Employer Contributions Aid in DB Plan Funding Progress An analysis from the Society of Actuaries suggests the majority of defined benefit (DB) plan sponsors are making sufficient contributions to help reduce unfunded liabilities. Administration There Is No Single 'Right' Measurement for DB Plan Funding The purpose of the measurement determines which number is “right,” according to the American Academy of Actuaries. Popular Reads Compliance EARN Act Clears Senate Finance Committee For the second time in a little more than a week, a key Senate committee has advanced an important piece of retirement plan reform legislation for a vote by the full chamber. Products Vanguard Partners With Candidly For Student Loan Repayment Program An estimated 44 million Americans owe $1.75 trillion total in student debt, according to 2020 Federal Reserve figures.   2022 Best in Class 401(k) Plans Compliance State Bill Would Require Multiple 403(b) Providers For certain 403(b) plan participants at New Jersey school districts, more choices could facilitate additional retirement strategy personalization, one bill supporter says.     Did someone forward you this newsletter? Sign up here to get PLANSPONSOR Weekend directly in your mailbox!

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