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IMHO: “Left” Field
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“When the going gets tough, the tough get going,” or so goes the old saying.
SURVEY SAYS: What's on Your Summer Reading List?
June 10, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - With the Memorial Day holiday behind us, and summer vacations beckoning, many readers are looking for some recommendations on summer...
SURVEY SAYS: Are You an E-Reader?
June 10, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - With the Memorial Day holiday behind us, and summer beckoning, many readers are looking ahead to some summer reading.
(b)lines Ask the Experts – Leased Employees
June 8, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR (b)lines) – A reader asks: “Does 414(n) apply to a 403b? I know a 403(b) plan can only cover common law employees, however after...
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Digging Deeper Into the New Adult Children Coverage Rules
June 8, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Two weeks ago this column addressed new regulations related to coverage of adult children to age 26.
SURVEY SAYS: Are Millennials Really Different?
June 3, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - For decades as a mid-range Boomer, I have read (and relished) any number of market research reports and surveys that purported...
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IMHO: Compliance “Deportment”
June 3, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Recently, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced that it was sending a questionnaire out to about a thousand 401(k) plan sponsors.
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What Employers Are Eligible for the Health Insurance Tax Credit?
June 2, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Plan sponsors have lots of issues to deal with - but perhaps none looms quite so large these days as getting a handle...
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Revisiting the 403(b) non-ERISA Safe Harbor
June 1, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR (b)lines) - Suppose you are the human resources director for a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that offers a 403(b) plan. You have paid attention to...
SURVEY SAYS: Should There be a DC Distribution Default?
May 27, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - While there is a growing interest in crafting/implementing/deploying a workable lifetime income solution, most of the historical evidence to date would suggest that...
SURVEY SAYS: How Did Lost and 24 Turn Out?
May 27, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Well, the past couple of days have seen the series end for two very popular shows; “Lost” and “24”.
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IMHO: Decision Decisions
May 26, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - As a parent, you spend a lot of time telling your kids what to do, and perhaps more time than you think you...
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Does the PPACA Apply to Dental and Vision Plans?
May 25, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Plan sponsors have lots of issues to deal with - but perhaps none looms quite so large these days as getting a handle...
(b)lines Ask the Experts – Required Minimum Distributions
May 25, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR (b)lines) – “Several years ago, we amended our 403(b) plan to comply with the changes in the regulations regarding minimum required distributions, so that...
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IMHO: Live Long and Prosper?
May 19, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - I’ve been a huge Star Trek fan for most of my life.
(b)lines Ask the Experts – Correcting for Ineligible Participant
May 18, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR (b)lines) – “A governmental 457(b) plan covers only full-time employees, but a part-time employee has contributed to the plan since 2008. To remedy this...
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Dealing with the Age 26 Coverage Requirements
May 18, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - This week's question(s) focus on the requirement to cover “dependents” up to age 26.
SURVEY SAYS: Will Dependent Coverage Changes Change Dependent Coverage?
May 13, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Clarification continues to emerge about the new healthcare reform provisions.
SURVEY SAYS: What’s Your Favorite Cinematic Sequel?
May 13, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Though my schedule (and pocketbook) don’t always make it easy to get out to see a movie that is still...