SURVEY SAYS: Would you work after winning the lottery?
January 2, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – This week I’d like to know, would you continue to work after winning millions in the lottery?
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(b)lines Ask the Experts – Resolutions for 403(b) Plan Sponsors
December 31, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR (b)lines) – “Any New Year’s Resolutions from the Experts?”
(b)lines Ask the Experts – 2013 “Gifts” from the IRS
December 24, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR (b)lines) – “I seem to recall a reader suggesting a “wish” list to Santa last year in Ask the Experts. Did Santa deliver on...
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Making Sense of the FSA Rule Change
December 23, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Recently the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued a notice introducing a rule change regarding flexible spending accounts (FSAs).
SURVEY SAYS: Favorite Holiday Movie 2013
December 23, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Last week, I asked NewsDash readers what’s their favorite holiday movie.
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Helping Health Care Employees Achieve Retirement Readiness
December 20, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - To increase the effectiveness of an organization’s retirement plan offering and drive better retirement outcomes for plan participants, employers must first understand how...
SURVEY SAYS: What Is Your Favorite Holiday Movie?
December 19, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – It’s that time again—time for our annual holiday movie survey.
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Top Five New Year’s Resolutions for Plan Sponsors
December 18, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - The holiday season is a time that symbolizes reflection of the past year, and plans for a New Year of success.
(b)lines Ask the Experts – Reining in Loan Use
December 17, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR (b)lines) – “Our 403(b) plan appears to have a loan utilization problem: Many more loans are taken on our plan than in those of...
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Target-Date Funds: Choosing Them Wisely
December 16, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Target-date funds (TDFs) have become an integral part of many defined contribution plans.
SURVEY SAYS: Plan Sponsor Online Communities
December 16, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Last week, I asked NewsDash readers if they participated in any plan sponsor-related online communities.
SURVEY SAYS: Do you participate in plan sponsor-oriented online communities?
December 12, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Just as you may belong to online communities for information and social interaction based on your interests, you may belong to some based...
(b)lines Ask the Experts – Compliance Deadlines Falling on Weekends
December 10, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR (b)lines) – “The recent deadline for distribution of QDIA Notices, automatic enrollment notices, and safe harbor plan notices was December 1 for calendar year...
SURVEY SAYS: Does College Major Matter?
December 9, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Last week, I asked NewsDash readers if they work in a field related to their college major.
SURVEY SAYS: Have you found work related to your college major?
December 5, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – This week, we covered a survey that indicated many people do not work in a field related to their college majors.
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SECOND OPINIONS: Carryovers of Unused Health FSA Balances
December 4, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - On October 31, the IRS and Treasury issued Notice 2013-71 which permits employers to allow employees to carry over up to $500 of...
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Determine the Best Missing Participant Solution to Manage Risks
December 3, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - In the ever changing landscape of retirement and benefit plans, the issue of missing participants continues to compound for plan sponsors.
(b)lines Ask the Experts – 457 Plan Risk to Participants
December 3, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR (b)lines) – “We are a private tax-exempt entity that sponsors a 457(b) plan for select management or highly compensated employees, in addition to our...
(b)lines Ask the Experts – Mandatory Contributions and Universal Availability
November 26, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR (b)lines) – “I hope the Experts can respond to yet another mandatory contribution question!
SURVEY SAYS: Leaving Vacation on the Table
November 25, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – We recently covered a survey in which employers said taking vacation improves workers’ wellness, morale, performance and productivity.