Voices

“I noticed in a recent Ask the Experts column you mentioned a special ‘includible compensation’ definition that was unique to 403(b) plans.

A recent study found that for some workers, the ‘honeymoon’ is over after the first year of work.

“Do the Experts have a preference between payroll deduction or automatic checking account deductions (ACH) for loan repayments?”

I consider myself an introvert.

Prof. Robert C. Merton and Dr. Arun S. Muralidhar propose a model for the design of state-run retirement plans.

“Our recordkeeper-provided documents for our 403(b) plan states that we should be using a ‘3401(a)’ definition of compensation.

Defined contribution plan sponsors offering overall financial wellness to employees is a growing trend these days.

Michael Barry, president of the Plan Advisory Services Group, discusses how certain Trump priorities will affect retirement plans.

So, my team did not make it to the Super Bowl again this year.

“Our hospital sponsors a large Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) 403(b) plan.

Recently we covered a poll that found “whatever” to be the most annoying word for Americans.

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“I work for a large health care organization that encompasses several subsidiaries that counsel has determined are part of the same controlled group.

Many providers offer tools that help retirement plan participants determine whether they are on track to replace a sufficient amount of income in retirement, and some offer suggestions...

Michael Barry, president of the Plan Advisory Services Group, shares his thoughts about what the Trump Employee Benefit Security Administration should undo and do.

“I just discovered that our CEO exceeded the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) 402(g) elective deferral limit to our 403(b) plan by a few hundred dollars.

We recently covered a survey about embarrassing manager behaviors at office holiday parties.

“As 2016 comes to a close, are there any year-end retirement plan action items that warrant special attention?”

As many of you know we have now started alternating our holiday survey each year between favorite holiday movies and favorite holiday songs.

“I have a retiring employee who is eligible to receive a  significant cash payout of unused sick/vacation time shortly after she retires.