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.
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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.
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Protecting Executives’ Retirement Security
November 22, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - With executives facing a great many obstacles impacting their ability to accumulate sufficient funds for adequate retirement, executive managers are also impacted by...
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What We're Thankful for About Health Care
November 21, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - The holidays are upon us and with it, so many reasons to be thankful. Take health care reform for instance…
SURVEY SAYS: Do you leave vacation time on the table?
November 21, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – This week, we covered a survey in which employers said taking vacation improves workers wellness, morale, performance and productivity.
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A Successful Retirement Plan Promotes Corporate Profitability
November 20, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - We live in a world where the 401(k) plan has become the main source of retirement income for most Americans.
(b)lines Ask the Experts – Questions About Mandatory Contributions
November 19, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR (b)lines) – “Thank you for last week’s information about the difference between automatic enrollment and employee mandatory contributions (see
SURVEY SAYS: Giving Thanks
November 18, 2013 – Thanksgiving is less than two weeks away.
SURVEY SAYS: What are you thankful for?
November 14, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Thanksgiving is two weeks from today.
(b)lines Ask the Experts – Mandatory Contributions vs. Automatic Enrollment
November 12, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR (b)lines) – “I hear all of this discussion regarding automatic enrollment, but our 403(b) plan already has a mandatory contribution that is a condition...
SURVEY SAYS: Executing a Re-Enrollment
November 11, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Retirement plan industry experts have recommended plan sponsors execute a re-enrollment to increase participation and improve participants’ investment mix.
SURVEY SAYS: Executing a Reenrollment
November 7, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Retirement plan industry experts have recommended plan sponsors execute a reenrollment to increase participation and improve participants’ investment mix.