Tag: Plan Design

An analysis of defined contribution participant distribution behavior supports the use of “through” target-date funds and the allowance of partial...

Use of auto-deferral increase and auto-rebalancing has declined in the past two years; however, there is increased interest from 401(k)...

If a retirement plan pays an ex-employee less than its vesting schedule required, it could lose its qualified status.

This year’s Melbourne Mercer Global Pension Index looks at countries’ preparedness for an aging population and suggests steps to bolster...

The accrued benefit of a variable benefit plan is tied to market performance, relieving sponsors of having to support underfunded...

The NYC Nest Egg is designed to cover employees who are not eligible for a workplace retirement plan.

A plan sponsor finds that new options for micro plans offer more to participants and plan sponsors.

Seventy-one percent of plans allowing employer contributions make a match, and more than half of plan sponsors offer the same...

Exclusive to PLANSPONSOR: The clarified terms should make it easier to employ—and understand—‘auto’ plan features.

It’s time to face the reality that saving for retirement is tough, and policies need to address the fact that...

Among other things, a federal district court held that “appropriate equitable relief” under ERISA Section 502(a)(3) may extend to remedy...

The SEC says whether offering a brokerage window in a 401(k) through which investments in employer securities can be made...

The grant program seeks to assist those workers who have traditionally lacked access to an employer-provided retirement benefits program or...

The retirement plan option built with SPDR exchange traded ETFs is designed to equip participants with individualized retirement strategies versus...

The firm reflects on how advances of the PPA can be further strengthened.

Most government DC plans (85%) use target-date funds, and 69% offer financial wellness services.

Rather than a single-sum payment, the IRS believes many participants are better served by having the opportunity to elect to...

This is the second lawsuit filed against Columbia University this week.

Parents are failing to save additional money left over after their children become financially independent, according to a study by...

PSCA's survey found a 24% increase from last year in sponsors measuring their participants’ ability to meet retirement income goals.