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Benefits | April 24th, 2024

Behind the Decision: Why Avangrid Added BlackRock LifePath Paycheck to Its 401(k)

Connecticut-based energy company Avangrid is among the first plan sponsors to implement BlackRock’s LifePath Paycheck.

Investing | February 23rd, 2022

Why Have Balanced Funds Been Given the Short Shrift?

Their performance only matches that of TDFs for a certain age cohort, but there are other circumstances for which they...

Investing | April 12th, 2021

Managed Accounts Are Particularly Beneficial for Near-Retirees

With costs coming down and digital and robo-advice technology getting participants to share more personalized information, sources say managed accounts...

Investing | February 11th, 2021

A Review of QDIA Regulations

Introduced as part of the Pension Protection Act of 2006, plan sponsors must follow certain rules to get the fiduciary...

Investing | May 6th, 2020

QDIAs the Best Place for Participant Assets During Downturns

QDIAs keep DC plan participants on a path for growth, but the current market volatility plants seeds of new ideas...

Investing | November 27th, 2019

Updating TDFs to Provide Better Retirement Income

Three ideas for a qualified default investment alternative (QDIA) design that will better serve participants ready to retire.

Investing | November 4th, 2019

Room for More Innovation in the QDIA Sphere

While TDFs have dominated for over a decade, the industry is recognizing a need for personalization of QDIAs using more...

Compliance | April 22nd, 2019

Council Makes Recommendations for Including Lifetime Income Options in QDIAs

The ERISA Advisory Council’s recommendations to the Department of Labor (DOL) include publishing guidance confirming that a named plan fiduciary...

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