Employees’ Improved Finances Mean More Demand for Financial Wellness Tools
Two-thirds of employees surveyed said having access to a financial wellness program would make them more likely to stay with...
Tag: defined contribution (DC) plans
Reframing Participant Communications Is Key for Plan Sponsors to Boost Retirement Savings
A panel of retirement researchers examined participant behaviors that can assist with or deter workers from achieving optimal savings outcomes.
Finalized Form 5500 Changes Add Little to Plan Sponsors’ Responsibilities
While plan sponsors will need to ensure the form contains accurate data, many of the proposed changes to the 2021...
Practical Implications of DOL’s Latest Private Equity Statement
The Department of Labor’s supplemental statement is a tonal shift rather than a substantive change that reflects the continuing courtship...
Private Equity in DC Plans Could Improve Retirement Savings Shortfalls
Research shows that replacing target-date fund equity allocations with private equity can boost retirement income adequacy for participants who have...
Considerations to Help DC Plan Sponsors Regroup for the New Year
Mercer says delving into participant data and keeping up with new product offerings, legislation and regulations can help plan sponsors...
Increasing DC Plan Default Deferral Rates a Better Driver of Higher Savings
New research evaluates whether a higher default savings rate or a higher match has a greater impact on retirement savings...
DOL Clarifies Stance on Private Equity Investments in DC Plans
The supplemental statement refines its June 2020 information letter on including private equity investments in participant-directed retirement savings plans.
2021’s Hardships Redefine Financial Wellness Goals
With so many Americans having gone through tough times over the past two years, a new study looks at how...
New Year Brings Both Novel and Familiar Industry Challenges
From accelerating provider consolidation to the persistent retirement plan coverage gap, there are no shortage of issues for the retirement...
2022 Retirement Industry Trends to Follow
As the retirement plan industry looks ahead to the coming year, financial wellness is increasingly seen as a critical solution...
Participants Missing the Full Match Remains a Big Problem
A new survey shows there are several reasons employees decide not to contribute to their retirement plans.
SURVEY SAYS: Does Cryptocurrency Have a Place in DC Plans?
NewsDash readers share whether they think defined contribution plan participants should be able to invest their retirement savings in digital...
DB Plans and Social Security Are Wealth Equalizers
A study finds the programs are substantial resources for Black and Hispanic families and adding them into wealth considerations lowers...
Climate Change and Benchmarking Risk for Retirement Plans
Experts discuss how to conduct climate-change analysis and whether such an inquiry is a fiduciary duty, as forces are aligning...
Gen Z Workers Get a Jumpstart on Savings
At the median, Generation Z workers started saving for retirement at age 19—significantly earlier than Millennials, who started saving on...
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OneDigital and Ascensus Partner on Small-Market DC Plan Solution
OneDigital Complete Retirement Solution is meant to bring institutional-quality services to plan participants working at small businesses.
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DCIIA Publishes Resource for Incorporating ESG Investments in DC Plans
The paper aims to provide plan sponsors with tactical steps consistent with their fiduciary obligations.
Essential Considerations for DC Plan Investment Lineups
The purpose of a retirement plan and the demographics of its participants will help plan sponsors decide what types of...
Repeat Record Balances Highlight Need to Improve Coverage
Participant balances in employer-sponsored retirement plans have never been higher, yet millions of Americans lack access to tax-advantaged savings opportunities...