Opinions

April 13, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Doug Fisher, Senior Vice President, Policy Development, Fidelity, says many of the policy issues, especially around benefit security and coverage, that drove health...

April 13, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR (b)lines) – In Part I we discussed questions plan sponsors were left asking after passage of the 403(b) regulations in 2007, and provided a...

April 12, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Back in February, the Department of Labor and the U.S. Treasury turned to the retirement plan community for some input.

For all the fuss about fees, a recent friend of the court filing by the Department of Labor reminds us that it’s not just what you pay, it’s...

March 30, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Soon after publication of the final 403(b) regulations in 2007, as the marketplace sorted out the requirements, the implications, and the intent of...

Last Saturday night, we returned to a home darkened by a power outage.

March 18, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - There are in this--or perhaps any—business certain moments of epiphany that shed light and clarity.

March 16, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR (b)lines) – Following the adoption of the final 403(b) regulations that clarify the status of the employer as a "plan sponsor" with responsibilities for...

March 15, 2010 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Given the increased congressional interest in 401(k) plan oversight, the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), an agency of the Congress, is offering an...