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Ask the Experts | March 26th, 2013

(b)lines Ask the Experts – Taxation for Roth Account Loans

March 26, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR (b)lines) – “I read with great interest your Q&A regarding the misunderstanding of the "double-taxation" issue regarding 403(b) plan loans. Is the same logic...

Opinions | March 25th, 2013

Improving Nondiscrimination Test Results

March 25, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Many plan sponsors would like to avoid returning excess contributions to their highly compensated employees, so how can they improve their nondiscrimination test...

Reader Responses | March 25th, 2013

SURVEY SAYS: March Madness in the Workplace

March 25, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - We recently covered a survey that indicated managers think March Madness activities in the workplace have little effect on employee morale or productivity....

Reader Responses | March 21st, 2013

SURVEY SAYS: How do you think March Madness affects morale and productivity?

March 21, 2013 – We recently covered a survey that indicated managers think March Madness activities in the workplace have little effect on employee morale or productivity.

Ask the Experts | March 19th, 2013

(b)lines Ask the Experts – Double-Taxed on Plan Loans?

March 19, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR (b)lines) – “A participant in our 403(b) plan said her adviser informed her she would be “double-taxed” on a plan loan she had taken.

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Reader Responses | March 18th, 2013

SURVEY SAYS: Multiple Retirement Accounts

March 18, 2013 – Recently, a press release indicated consolidating retirement savings accounts increases simplification for participants and reduces employer costs.

Reader Responses | March 14th, 2013

SURVEY SAYS: How many retirement savings accounts do you have?

March 14, 2013 – Recently, a press release indicated consolidating retirement savings accounts increases simplification for participants and reduces employer costs.

Opinions | March 13th, 2013

SECOND OPINIONS: Agencies Clarify Required Coverage for Contraceptives

March 13, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - DOL, HHS, and Treasury recently issued several FAQs related to questions they have received on the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA's) preventive care provisions.

Ask the Experts | March 12th, 2013

(b)lines Ask the Experts – Different Definitions of Compensation

March 12, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR (b)lines) – “Our 403(b) plan document contains several different definitions of compensation for purposes of determining the amount of the employer discretionary, employer matching...

Reader Responses | March 11th, 2013

SURVEY SAYS: Flexible Work Arrangements

March 11, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – With all the media hype following Yahoo! and Best Buy’s decisions to eliminate some flexible work arrangements, I asked NewsDash readers for their...

Opinions | March 8th, 2013

403(b) Do-It-Yourself Guide, IRS Style

March 8, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Mistakes happen, particularly when trying to operate your 403(b) plan in a complex, ever-changing regulatory environment.

Reader Responses | March 7th, 2013

SURVEY SAYS: Do you think flexible work arrangements are good for business?

March 7, 2013 – There has been much debate in the media recently about flexible work arrangements since Yahoo! banned telecommuting.

Ask the Experts | March 5th, 2013

(b)lines Ask the Experts – Indian Tribal Government Plans and Casino Employees

March 5, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR (b)lines) – “Is it true that an Indian tribal government that operates a casino may not cover its casino employees under its 403(b) plan?”

Reader Responses | March 4th, 2013

SURVEY SAYS: Guaranteed Income Options in DC Plans

March 4, 2013 - Retirement income is the emerging focus of our industry, and offering annuities or other guaranteed income products in defined contribution plans (DC) could be...

Reader Responses | February 28th, 2013

SURVEY SAYS: Do you think DC plans should offer guaranteed income options?

February 28, 2013 – Retirement income is the emerging focus of our industry, and offering annuities or other guaranteed income products in defined contribution plans (DC) could be...

Ask the Experts | February 26th, 2013

(b)lines Ask the Experts – Document Correction for Plans Under Audit

February 26, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR (b)lines) – “Is the new correction method for a failure to adopt a written 403(b) plan in a timely fashion available if the plan...

Reader Responses | February 25th, 2013

SURVEY SAYS: Obstacles to Retirement Savings Goals

February 25, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Last week, I asked NewsDash readers what obstacle currently is most keeping them from reaching their retirement savings goals?

Reader Responses | February 21st, 2013

SURVEY SAYS: What is keeping you from meeting your retirement savings goal?

February 21, 2013 – Over the years we have covered many surveys in which participants weigh in on the obstacles that keep them from accumulating enough retirement savings

Ask the Experts | February 19th, 2013

(b)lines Ask the Experts – Beneficiary Changes at Age 35

February 19, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR (b)lines) – “I am a new administrator for our ERISA 403(b) plan, and when reading the plan document I came across some gobbledygook about...

Reader Responses | February 19th, 2013

SURVEY SAYS: Most Influential Retirement Industry Developments

February 19, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - This year PLANSPONSOR celebrates its 20th anniversary, and we are reflecting on all the developments in the retirement plan industry over the past...

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