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Reader Responses | August 6th, 2012

SURVEY SAYS: Retirement Plan Service Provider Satisfaction

Last week, curious following our coverage of a survey reporting greater satisfaction with retirement plan service providers, I asked NewsDash readers if they were happy with theirs.

Reader Responses | August 2nd, 2012

SURVEY SAYS: Are You Happy with Your Retirement Service Provider?

This week, we covered research that showed plan sponsors’ loyalty to their retirement service providers has shown a marked increase from last year.

Opinions | July 31st, 2012

Five Moves Plan Sponsors Should Make in 2012 – Part II

If there’s one thing employers agree on when it comes to their employees’ retirement, it’s that workers simply aren’t saving enough.

Opinions | July 31st, 2012

Five Moves Plan Sponsors Should Make in 2012 – Part I

If there’s one thing employers agree on when it comes to their employees’ retirement, it’s that workers simply aren’t saving enough.

Ask the Experts | July 31st, 2012

(b)lines Ask the Experts – Rollover of Active Accounts from 403(b) to 401(k)

July 31, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR (b)lines) – “Prior to 2009, we maintained two plans: a 403(b) deferral-only plan and a separate profit sharing plan that received employer contributions.

Reader Responses | July 30th, 2012

SURVEY SAYS: How Is Your Commute?

Last week, I asked NewsDash readers about their daily commute to work, and to share any interesting commuting stories or tips for a better commute.

Reader Responses | July 26th, 2012

SURVEY SAYS: How long is your daily commute?

This week, we covered a survey that found 58% of commuters experience road rage at times while traveling to and from the office, and 9% have gotten into...

Ask the Experts | July 24th, 2012

(b)lines Ask the Experts – Maintaining ERISA 403(b) Alongside non-ERISA 403(b)

July 24, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR (b)lines) – “A private 501(c)(3) with whom I work maintains an ERISA 403(b) plan. Currently the plan has no employer contributions, only elective deferrals,...

Reader Responses | July 23rd, 2012

SURVEY SAYS: Retirement Income Options in DC Plans

July 23, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Last week, I asked NewsDash readers if offering a retirement income option as an investment choice for defined contribution plan participants is a...

Opinions | July 20th, 2012

Fee Disclosure Rules Increase Complexity in Multi-Provider Environment

July 20, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - The litany of challenges related to having multiple retirement plan service providers is well documented.

Reader Responses | July 19th, 2012

SURVEY SAYS: Are retirement income options in DC plans a good idea?

July 19, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - With all the talk about employees not being prepared for retirement, the idea of offering retirement income products as investment menu choices in...

Opinions | July 18th, 2012

SECOND OPINIONS: ACA Cap on Contributions to Health FSAs

July 18, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) caps salary reduction contributions to health flexible spending arrangements (FSAs) at $2,500 beginning in 2013.

Ask the Experts | July 17th, 2012

(b)lines Ask the Experts – Unknown Vendor Provides Fee Disclosure

July 17, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR (b)lines) – “I read your Ask the Expert column of last week on missing vendor fee disclosure with great interest, since I have the...

Reader Responses | July 16th, 2012

SURVEY SAYS: Friday the 13th and Superstitions

July 16, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Last week, I asked NewsDash readers if Friday the 13th causes any anxiety, and how superstitious you are in general.

Reader Responses | July 12th, 2012

SURVEY SAYS: How Superstitious Are You?

Tomorrow is our second Friday the 13th of the year.

Ask the Experts | July 10th, 2012

(b)lines Ask the Experts – Vendor Fails to Provide Fee Disclosure

July 10, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR (b)lines) – “Hope the Experts had a wonderful 4th of July! As for me, not so much, since I discovered that one of...

Reader Responses | July 9th, 2012

SURVEY SAYS: SCOTUS Health Reform Law Decision

Last week, I asked NewsDash readers what decision they were hoping for from the Supreme Court about the health care reform law.

Reader Responses | July 5th, 2012

SURVEY SAYS: What decision were you hoping for from SCOTUS about health care?

Among big news affecting employers last week was the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision about the individual mandate in President Obama’s health care reform law.

Ask the Experts | July 3rd, 2012

(b)lines Ask the Experts – Enhanced Match for Longer-Term Employees

July 3, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR (b)lines) – “I am a fiduciary for a large ERISA 403(b) plan, and we currently match a flat percentage for all eligible employees (50%...

Reader Responses | July 2nd, 2012

SURVEY SAYS: Memorable Vacations

Last week, I asked NewsDash readers, what types of places do you like to go on vacation, and what was your favorite/most memorable vacation, and why?

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