Opinions

Peg Knox, with the Defined Contribution Institutional Investment Association (DCIIA), discusses what plan sponsors should consider before implementing an income solution.

Michael Barry, president of O3 Plan Advisory Services LLC, debates whether the 401(k) system is fair or unfair and offers three ideas for making the system more just.

Andrew A. Adams, with Strategic Benefits Advisors, explains the unexpected near- and long-term costs that often arise when converting to a new plan provider.

Michael Barry, president of O3 Plan Advisory Services LLC, expresses his belief that no substantive retirement policy change will come from either presidential candidate.

Carol Buckmann, with Cohen & Buckmann P.C., explains legislative provisions or official guidance related to the COVID-19 pandemic that affect retirement and health plan sponsors.

In this opinion article from Sheila Frierson with Computershare, she discusses five factors to consider for rewarding front-line employees during this period of economic difficulty.

Behavioral biases in financial decisionmaking should be considered when conveying important plan-related messages to employees.

James Denison, with HealthSavings, discusses how using a dedicated HSA provider can help employees better understand the mechanics of, and how to use, HSAs.

Ben Lewis, with TIAA, discusses why it may be a good time for plan sponsors to review their plans and how to do so.

Michael Barry, president of O3 Plan Advisory Services LLC, discusses how the “circle of life” relates to retirement security.

Mindy Zatto and Mary Shah, with Strategic Benefits Advisors, discuss how keeping up with pension plan participants’ marital status can reduce instances of ‘lost’ participants and misstated liabilities.

Matt Gray, with Allianz Life, discusses why DC plan sponsors should consider guaranteed income products for their plans after passage of the SECURE Act.

Each week, Carol Buckmann, with Cohen & Buckmann P.C., will explain legislative provisions or official guidance related to the COVID-19 pandemic that affect retirement and health plan sponsors.

A case study for a Public K-12 403(b)/457(b) plan consortium offers considerations for school districts about adopting this model.

Each week, Carol Buckmann, with Cohen & Buckmann P.C., will explain legislative provisions or official guidance related to the COVID-19 pandemic that affect retirement and health plan sponsors.

Michael Barry, president of O3 Plan Advisory Services LLC, discusses why he thinks the DOL’s new proposed fiduciary rule is inadequate.

Each week, Carol Buckmann, with Cohen & Buckmann P.C., will explain legislative provisions or official guidance related to the COVID-19 pandemic that affect retirement and health plan sponsors.

Peg Knox, with the Defined Contribution Institutional Investment Association (DCIIA), discusses considerations for including alternative investments in DC plans.

Each week, Carol Buckmann, with Cohen & Buckmann P.C., will explain legislative provisions or official guidance related to the COVID-19 pandemic that affect retirement and health plan sponsors.

Michael Barry, president of O3 Plan Advisory Services LLC, offers his thoughts on the DOL’s proposal to ban ESG-centric funds from DC plan QDIAs—and suggests a middle ground.