Benefits

August 26, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Defined contribution (DC) retirement plan sponsors are hesitant to make distribution recommendations to retiring employees, although many have a preference for what retirees...

August 26, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Professional retirement plan advisers are central to the strategic direction, administration, and overall performance of the retirement plans they serve, says new research.

August 25, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Plan sponsors thinking about putting target-date funds (TDFs) in their investment lineup must determine an implementation process that will support the plan’s goals,...

August 25, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - A new paper published by the Social Science Research Network recommends a single private defined contribution (DC) pension system that can cover all...

August 25, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Workers in most developed economies are struggling to address the financial implications of increased longevity and a lack of guaranteed income in retirement.

August 25, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Companies plan to continue subsidizing and managing health benefits while taking aggressive action to keep costs down, a Towers Watson study finds.

August 25, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Retirement plan participants who receive regular advice from a financial professional are more aggressive and engaged when it comes to pursuing individualized savings...

August 22, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Actuaries with the Social Security Administration (SSA) have determined a comparison of benefits relative to wage-indexed career-average earnings is the best approach for...

August 22, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Even basic financial education in high school may help people feel more comfortable with financial matters later in life, according to a survey...

August 22, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Plan sponsors that offer money market investments in their defined contribution plans should start talking with their investment advisers to evaluate their money...

August 21, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Plan size, average participant account balance, and percentage of plan assets invested in diversified equity holdings are drivers of defined contribution (DC) plan...

August 20, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – As more state and local governments reform pensions following the recession, public sector employees have more concerns about retirement.

August 20, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Employee financial education is moving from a product-driven model to a true planning model.

August 20, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Rebounding from the economic downturn of 2008/2009, retirement plan participants and plan sponsors are renewing their focus on their retirement benefits.

August 19, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Plan participants increasingly realize they are responsible for generating their own retirement income, but many still pass over investment advice offerings, a survey...

August 19, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – A baby born in 2013 will cost more than a quarter-million dollars to raise, and that’s not including college costs.

August 19, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – The Social Security Administration has declared this week “National my Social Security Week.”

August 19, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Defined contribution (DC) retirement plan participants across all age groups are taking to social media for financial information and advice, according to Spectrem...

August 18, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Thirty-six percent of Americans polled have not saved any money for retirement, according to a new Bankrate.com report.

Aug 15, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - A new report from the U.S. Congress’ Joint Committee on Taxation offers a glimpse into the federal government’s perception of the tax benefits...