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Retirement, as defined by the law, encompasses two distinct aspects. Firstly, it refers to the voluntary fulfillment of an obligation or payment of a debt. Secondly, it involves the act of giving up one’s work, position, or professional activities.
Shock (Not)! Public Employees Like Pensions
Even though public and private sector employers find them impossible to afford, a new study reports that public…
4 Critical Trends in 401(k) Plan Service
The 401(k) service sector has evolved considerably since its introduction in the Revenue Act of 1978. Since the…
A New Millennial Mindset in 401(k) Retirement Planning?
Retirement is a distant concept for millennials, many of whom would rather save and spend to achieve a…
7 Reasons to Re-enroll 401(k) Participants
Many 401(k) plan sponsors have opted to periodically re-enroll all their participants into the qualified default investment alternative…
Are Multiemployer Plans in Trouble or Not?
The financial crisis last decade walloped multiemployer retirement plans, most notably the Teamsters and United Mineworkers of America.
A Critical HSA Liability (and Opportunity)
Too many 401(k) advisors instinctively overlay 401(k) menus onto advisor-friendly HSA platforms. It’s not a surprise; advisors have…
401(k) Participants Score Low-Fee Court Victory: Tibble
A seminal case in the trend towards lower fees took a major step towards resolution with an announcement Thursday…
Cash Balance Plans Surge While 401(k) Growth ‘Flat’
Cash balance plan growth outpaces 401(k)s with strong adoption by small businesses, offering tax and retirement savings benefits.
The Solution to Negative Effects of Financially Stressed Workers
Who is Stressed? If workplace stress could be easily identified, then the problem of stress could be more…
The Difference Between Good Advice and Effective Advice
Learn how workplace culture and retirement readiness align in Lisa Petronio’s insights on guiding sponsors toward stronger plan designs.