Benefits

July 23, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – The cost of living can be quite expensive for employees who live outside of the United States.

July 22, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com)—A curious letter from a Yale professor that tells plan sponsors their fees are too high could be...

July 22, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – An analysis of pre-retirement planning programs offered by five large employers showed they improved financial and pension literacy and changed employees’ reported retirement...

July 19, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Massachusetts’ 2014 budget makes changes to the Fair Share Contribution Program under the state’s universal health care law.

July 17, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – When it comes to asset-allocation funds, retirement plan sponsors can choose between off-the-shelf solutions and customized options.

July 18, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – How do plan sponsors know when it is time for a change in plan providers?

July 18, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – A study by the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI) found a high-deductible health plan (HDHP) linked with a health savings account (HSA) reduced...

July 17, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Fee disclosure regulations implemented last year have had a negligible effect on workers participating in employee-sponsored retirement plans, a survey found.

July 17, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – A policy forum sponsored by the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI) examined factors affecting retirement income adequacy and decisions that can mitigate their...

July 17, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Research shows certain retirement plan design features can increase participation up to 70%.

July 17, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – A shift in focus for target-date funds (TDFs) has created more work for plan sponsors.

July 16, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) heard some findings about small businesses and retirement security.

July 16, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – From terrorist attacks to catastrophic weather events to wildfires, it seems no matter where you live, there’s potential for a disaster. Are you...

July 16, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Using a financial adviser helps bring more focus to the need to save for retirement, a survey found.

July 15, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Roth participation is more than twice as high among 401(k) participants hired after the Roth introduction than among those hired before the Roth...

July 15, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - In the first quarter 2013, 10% of all participants in Wells Fargo-administered defined contribution plans chose to contribute to a Roth 401(k), when...

July 11, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – CalPERS will delay the launch of an online database that will disclose information about its retirees and their pension payments.

July 11, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – More retirement plan sponsors are looking to simplify their plans' investment menus.

July 9, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - One-third (33%) of workers polled identified in-house, instructor-led workshops as the type of professional training they value most.

July 9, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Respondents to a survey chose health care reform as the regulatory issue expected to have the most impact on the workplace over the...