Benefits

May 6, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – As part of its retirement study, Merrill Lynch Wealth Management developed an index to measure the current level of national retirement peace of...

May 6, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – A newly released white paper from Fulcrum Partners LLC examines the practice of deferring compensation for retirement.

May 6, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Institutional investors are using exchange-traded funds (ETFs) both tactically and strategically, according to a study from Greenwich Associates.

May 6, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Institutional investors are using exchange-traded funds (ETFs) both tactically and strategically, according to a study from Greenwich Associates.

May 3, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Benchmarking plan fees can ultimately optimize the value of an employer’s retirement plan.

May 3, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – A comprehensive pension reform bill narrowly passed the Illinois House of Representatives this week, according to an article in the State Journal-Register.

May 2, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Whether employees will have enough income in retirement is the hot topic of the industry.

May 2, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Legislation will soon necessitate that qualified health care plans (QHP) be offered through a marketplace or exchange.

May 2, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Most Canadian employers believe their retirement plans are competitive, according to a recent survey.

May 2, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – A recent Deloitte survey found employee retirement readiness continues to be a top priority among more than three-quarters (78%) of 401(k) plan sponsors.

May 2, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - The demand for managed accounts is increasing as plan sponsors seek to provide participants with more customized solutions, Fidelity Investments says.

May 1, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – A six-year analysis of small businesses’ retirement plans by Fidelity Investments shows both sponsor and participant commitment during the recession.

May 1, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – The Florida State Senate voted to kill a bill that would have introduced changes to the Florida Retirement System (FRS).

April 30, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Money stress is affecting more than Americans’ wallets, according to a survey.

April 30, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - A 412(e)(3) fully insured defined benefit (DB) plan can provide a solution for small business and professional practice owners to save for retirement,...

April 30, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Compliance with regulations was the top priority selected by plan sponsors in a recent survey.

April 30, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Fidelity Investments reported a 53% increase in the number of health savings accounts (HSA) being opened in 2012.

April 30, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Employees in the education sector are confident about both their retirement savings behavior and their likely retirement outcomes, new...

April 29, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – About half of retirees (49%) carry debt into retirement, says a survey conducted last month by Securian Financial Group.

April 29, 2013 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – An ICI research report on defined contribution (DC) participants’ activities found that the majority continued to save in their workplace retirement plans in...