With Pandemic Lessons Learned, Institutional Investors Gear Up for 2022
The first year of the pandemic was defined by a flight to safety, while 2021 brought a risk-on stance and...
Tag: Defined Contribution
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Defined Benefit vs. Defined Contribution: Understanding the Costs of Each
There are instances where a DB plan is the more cost-effective option, but experts say the trend of lower DC...
Retirement Reforms Included in Key House Committee Budget Language
Legislation drafted as part of the Congressional budget reconciliation process includes a broad mandate for employers to offer retirement plans,...
Strong Savings Persist Despite Financial Strains
Workers should be encouraged to improve their fiscal health by creating a financial plan and gaining a full understanding of...
PSNC 2021: Plan Design Elements to Improve Outcomes
Now that the worst of the coronavirus pandemic has lifted and work has largely returned to normalcy, so too has...
Senators, Industry Reps Discuss Coverage Gap Solutions
Speakers at a Senate HELP Committee hearing highlighted how the defined contribution plan coverage gap is the most severe for...
DC Plan Participants Need More Than Jargon
The way people view and define retirement has undergone a significant philosophical change in recent years, creating a clear and...
Ascensus Leader Discusses New Private Equity Backing
Ascensus CEO David Musto says the deal is about continuing to invest in new capabilities, technology and solutions.
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Plan Providers Supplement Lifetime Income Projections
Concerned that lifetime income projections on participant statements may not be reliable, providers are offering more personalized online tools.
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It’s Back to Basics for Benefits Priorities
Prior to the pandemic, ultra-low unemployment put a spotlight on ‘lifestyle benefits’ for employees. The COVID-19 downturn has already shifted...
No ‘Earth-Shattering’ Retirement Proposals in Biden Platform
Building on Social Security and Medicare are key components of the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee’s promised agenda—though if Congress swings...
Higher Participation Measured, Including in Roth Accounts
The steady increase in the use of the Roth 401(k) option comes as overall qualified plan participation continues to increase.
Guilty Plea Secured in $15M Retirement Plan Embezzlement Scheme
A Texas couple has admitted to submitting more than 90 unauthorized distribution requests from some 20 retirement plans between 2014...
Participants See the Benefits of Diversification Amid Pandemic
First quarter performance data shows well designed defined contribution retirement plans are doing a decent job at protecting the savings...
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The Six-Generation Workforce Is Here
During the next decade, it will become the norm for six generations of Americans to be working together, raising opportunities...
2019 PLANSPONSOR Defined Contribution Survey Open
Sponsors of defined contribution (DC) plans are invited to respond to our annual DC Survey. The survey is our largest...
Aging Global Population Requires a Retirement Rethink
As developed countries around the world, including the U.S., see the average age of their population increase, employers must prepare...
Part-Time Plan Eligibility Would Benefit Latino Workers
In addition, state-backed retirement savings plans can assist with providing quality savings opportunities to working Latinos who are not covered...
Having a ‘Planning Mindset’ Associated With Positive Retirement Outcomes
Wells Fargo uncovered four specific participant characteristics that correlate with a significantly better financial life.
Fidelity Publishes Global Retirement Guidelines
The new guidelines offer a practical framework to help global and regional employers better understand how much money different workers...