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week ending January 31st, 2020 PLANSPONSOR offers a variety of in-depth articles—originally reported and unique pieces of content that examine the most pressing topics for retirement plan sponsors, across the areas of compliance, investing, administration and more. This edition of PLANSPONSOR Weekend includes different administration topics—from the basics to the more complex. Please share what you learn with your colleagues. Have a great weekend! Editor's Choice Administration Plan Sponsors Have Multiple Options for Creating Income Streams for Participants Annuities should be considered, and the type to offer in a DC plan depends on several factors. Administration Performing an Effective Benchmarking of Plan Advisers An analysis of advisers’ skills and services helps in finding those with higher skill sets, and those who offer much more value for plan sponsors. Administration Components of Annuity Pricing The costs of annuities depends on the type and the amount of flexibility. Administration Retirement Plan Features to Consider Pruning Some features make administration unnecessarily difficult, while others could derail participants’ retirement readiness. Administration Mechanics of DB Plan QDROs Differ From Those for DC Plans There are different paths for getting the right benefits to the right people when a plan participant divorces. Popular Reads Research 2021 Recordkeeping Survey Benefits Defined Benefit vs. Defined Contribution: Understanding the Costs of Each There are instances where a DB plan is the more cost-effective option, but experts say the trend of lower DC plan fees could be a game-changer. Investing Considering the Arguments for and Against Actively Managed Funds in DC Plans The debate continues following a recent publication from the CFA Institute Research Foundation which asks, ‘Is active management worth it?’ Data and Research Not Having a Retirement Drawdown Strategy Can Affect Retirement Security A survey finds a majority of retirees are using RMDs for ‘guidance’ about how to spend down their assets, but experts say this doesn’t support spending trends in retirement and doesn’t make the best use of their savings. Opinions Behavioral Science-Backed Strategies for Financial Wellness Engagement Beth Brockland, with Financial Health Network, shares three ways to help employees best use their financial wellness benefits. Did someone forward you this newsletter? Sign up here to get PLANSPONSOR Weekend directly in your mailbox!

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