PGIM and TIAA Rethink 4% Withdrawal Rule, Finding Retirees Can Spend More
For defined contribution plan participants, new research from PGIM and TIAA offers a fresh perspective...
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DOL Updates Abandoned Plan Program Rules
EBSA will publish rules to open Abandoned Plan Program eligibility to Chapter 7 bankruptcy trustees.
Survey Findings
While the 401(k) plan stands as the dominant employer-sponsored retirement plan option, 403(b) and 457 plans have much to offer to their respective markets.
Source: 2023 DC Plan Benchmarking Survey
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Dealing with Stress, Burnout in the HR, Benefits Department
With fatigue and exhaustion on the rise among HR leaders, plan sponsors are tasked with managing the stresses that their benefits teams face while also prioritizing the needs of their participants.
Kevin Crain Appointed as Executive Director of Institutional Retirement Income Council
Formerly the head of retirement research at Bank of America, Crain succeeds Michelle Richter-Gordon in the role.
How Much of a 403(b) Balance Can a Retired Participant Roll Over to an IRA?
Experts from Groom Law Group and CAPTRUST answer questions concerning retirement plan administration and regulations.
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Financial Wellness Gap Between Men, Women Continues to Widen
While overall employee financial wellness showed improvement this year, the wellness and retirement confidence gap between men and women remains...
Acquisition from Ascensus Will Expand Principal’s ESOP Business
Deal will bring Principal's market representation to more than 2,000 ESOP plans and about 765,000 participants.
PBGC Sues to Recover Losses Caused by Trustee’s Asset Transfer
The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation claims a shuttered California corporation’s CEO transferred plan assets to a business checking account.
SEC Finalizes Data Breach Notification Rule
Advisers and investment companies must now inform their customers of data breaches within 30 days.
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What Adding a Fidelity Student Loan Matching Program Means for a Large Plan Sponsor
In less than a year in the program, News Corp. reports strong uptake from participants enthusiastic about repaying loans while...
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Increased M&A of U.S. Hospitals Leads to Turnover, Benefits Confusion
When a hospital goes through a merger or acquisition, health care workers must deal with salary and benefits changes, which...
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Prudential names a new head of global investment strategy; Empower announces chief compliance officer; The Retirement Advantages hires a plan...
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Navigating pension risk in today’s economic climate
A recent white paper from Principal® provides insights on how the current economic environment has impacted pension plan funding ratios and resulted in opportunities to consider new risk management strategies.
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Integrating Benefits for Employees’ Overall Well-Being
“Beyond basic insurance coverage, employees want support for their holistic well-being, encompassing physical, mental and financial health, as well as promoting a healthy work-life balance,” says Rich Cordova, senior vice president of retirement...
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Research paper cites the pros, cons and unknowns of multiple employer plans...
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