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Ask the Experts | August 5th, 2014

(b)lines Ask the Experts – Managing Form 5500 Filing for Multiple Plans

August 5, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR (b)lines) – “I work for a large nonprofit hospital, and through a series of acquisitions we have ended up administrating a variety of 401(a),...

Reader Responses | August 4th, 2014

SURVEY SAYS: If You Had an Extra Hour…

August 4, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Last week, we covered a survey that found 88% of respondents work more than 40 hours per week.

Opinions | August 1st, 2014

(b)est practices: Target-Date Funds May Need a “Warning Label”

August 1, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Many qualified plans utilize target-date retirement funds as default funds, the funds into which a participant’s money is invested if they have failed...

Opinions | July 29th, 2014

Be the Catalyst!

July 29, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Indulge me. Let me take you back to July 6, 1957, when a teenager named Paul got on his bike to go see...

Ask the Experts | July 29th, 2014

(b)lines Ask the Experts – Preparing for an IRS Audit

July 29, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR (b)lines) – “Though our 403(b) plan has never been audited by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), I want to make certain we are troubleshooting...

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Opinions | July 25th, 2014

Enhancing Senior Management Retirement Plan Benefits

July 25, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - There are a number of savings and compensation plans companies can use to both attract and retain members of senior management; two in...

Ask the Experts | July 22nd, 2014

(b)lines Ask the Experts – Employer Contribution Limits for 403(b)s and 457(b)s

July 22, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR (b)lines) – “I realize that there are separate 402(g) elective deferral limits for 457(b) and 403(b) plans, but what about for employer contributions?

Opinions | July 22nd, 2014

Getting Participants to Save More in Their 401(k) Plans

July 22, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - As plan advisers and plan sponsors, we have to somehow get our plan participants to save more for their retirement.

Reader Responses | July 21st, 2014

SURVEY SAYS: Must-Have Everyday Items

July 21, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Last week, we covered a survey which indicated some people rank their mobile phones as more important to them than deodorant.

Opinions | July 18th, 2014

Best Practices to Support DOL Compliance

July 18, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - A defined contribution plan is an excellent tool for helping employers acquire and retain top talent, but complying with the rules can be...

Opinions | July 15th, 2014

When Did Benefits Become a Burden?

July 15, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - His personality is bigger than life, and anytime he walks into our office, we feel like we are advising a friend, not a...

Ask the Experts | July 15th, 2014

(b)lines Ask the Experts – Retirement Plan Contributions from Disability Plan

July 15, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR (b)lines) – “I recently started working at a University and noticed that our disability carrier has been making contributions to our retirement plan on...

Reader Responses | July 14th, 2014

SURVEY SAYS: Electronic Communications

July 14, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Almost all notices and statements can be delivered to retirement plan participants electronically if plan sponsors follow certain rules.

Opinions | July 11th, 2014

A Serious Game of Retirement Readiness

July 11, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Preaching retirement readiness to motivate plan participants has missed the target, but helping them “keep score” of their success might be the answer.

Opinions | July 9th, 2014

SECOND OPINIONS: Questions About Employer Shared Responsibility Rules

July 9, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Below we address recent questions we have received about the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act’s (ACA’s) Code section 4980H employer shared responsibility...

Opinions | July 1st, 2014

Why HSAs Should Be on Your Company’s Health Care Playlist

July 1, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - If you’re thinking of adding a high-deductible health plan (HDHP) with a health savings account (HSA) feature to your organization’s health care “playlist”...

Ask the Experts | July 1st, 2014

(b)lines Ask the Experts – Deferral Amount Requirement for 403(b) Participation

July 1, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR (b)lines) – “I realize the Experts addressed the issue of 403(b) participants who must be counted for Form 5500 purposes in a previous Ask...

Reader Responses | June 30th, 2014

SURVEY SAYS: Communicating with the Boss

June 30, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - A survey we covered last week showed a correlation between positive ratings of bosses and open communication.

Opinions | June 27th, 2014

Comparing Equity Awards and Nonqualified Deferred Compensation

June 27, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - With increased equity market volatility and recent changes in accounting rules, many companies are taking a second look at their approach to incentive...

Opinions | June 27th, 2014

(b)est practices: Retirement Plan Communications: Compliance or Greatness?

June 27, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Are you speaking to your employees or just at them?

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