SURVEY SAYS: Will DBs Make a Comeback?
October 1, 2012 – Last week, I asked NewsDash readers if they thought defined benefit (DB) plans will make a comeback.
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Does 403(b) Data Sharing Really Aid ERISA Compliance?
September 28, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Imagine a world where business competitors cooperate to provide consumers with the best possible goods and services.
SURVEY SAYS: Do You Think DB Plans Will Make a Comeback?
September 27, 2012 – Recently we reported about a whitepaper that claims factors are shifting to position defined benefit (DB) plans for a comeback.
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SECOND OPINIONS: ACA Medicare Tax Increase – Employer Withholding Requirements
September 26, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - When the employee portion of the Medicare Tax increases by 0.9% in 2013, does the employer have to withhold that amount from payroll? ...
(b)lines Ask the Experts – Can Independent Contractors Participate?
September 25, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR (b)lines) – “Can an independent contractor participate in a 403(b) plan sponsored by a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization?”
SURVEY SAYS: Generational Differences in the Workplace
September 24, 2012 - Last week, I asked NewsDash readers to share experiences with or comments about generational differences in the workplace.
SURVEY SAYS: Experiences with Generational Differences
This week we covered a survey that found differences between different generations in the workplace related to communication, work style and career advancement.
(b)lines Ask the Experts – Paycheck Difference from Roth Deferrals
September 18, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR (b)lines) – “We are a 403(b) plan sponsor that recently added the option to make Roth deferrals.
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SECOND OPINIONS: Post Supreme Court ACA Checklist Part II
September 12, 2012 - In our last column, we noted that many plan sponsors had been waiting for the Supreme Court’s decision on the Affordable Care Act (ACA)...
(b)lines Ask the Experts – Contributions as a Condition of Employment
September 11, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR (b)lines) – “How are 403(b) contributions made as a condition of employment (i.e., as defined under Treasury regulation 31.3121(a)(5)-2(a)(3)) reported on a W-2? Since...
SURVEY SAYS: Male Professionals’ Facial Hair
September 10, 2012 – Prompted by a reader question, last week I asked NewsDash readers if they think facial hair on men is acceptable in a professional environment.
SURVEY SAYS: Is facial hair on men unprofessional?
September 6, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Following a recent survey about whether cursing at work is acceptable, a NewsDash reader wanted to ask about facial hair for men.
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SECOND OPINIONS: Post Supreme Court ACA Checklist Part I
September 5, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - This summer, the U.S. Supreme Court found the Affordable Care Act (ACA) to be constitutional.
SURVEY SAYS: Reaction to Fee Disclosures
September 4, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Last week we covered a survey that indicated participants’ reaction to fee disclosures would be minimal because many do not read plan disclosures...
SURVEY SAYS: How will your participants react to fee disclosures?
August 30, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – This week we covered a survey that indicated participants’ reaction to fee disclosures would be minimal because many do not read plan disclosures...
(b)lines Ask the Experts – Stumbling Block to Preparing Fee Disclosures
August 28, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR (b)lines) – “I work for an ERISA 403(b) plan sponsor and due to extreme difficulties in obtaining the proper 404a-5 participant fee disclosure information...
SURVEY SAYS: Cutting Back Expenses
August 27, 2012 -- Last week, I asked NewsDash readers, if you had to cut back on expenses, what would you definitely not give up?
SURVEY SAYS: What expense would you not give up?
August 23, 2012 -- This week we covered a survey in which respondents listed items, such as their Internet connection, they would not give up regardless of financial...
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SECOND OPINIONS: Fees to Fund ACA Reinsurance Program
August 22, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) includes a number of revenue-raising provisions intended to offset the cost of other, revenue-losing...