American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries

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  PBS ‘Retirement Gamble’ documentary draws mixed industry response

  By Danielle Andrus  |  April 29, 2013

  NAPFA calls film “wake-up call” for legislators; ASPPA says it “conveniently ignores” other issues.

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  Retirement cap proposal draws fire

  By Paula Aven Gladych  |  April 24, 2013

  Critics say President Obama’s proposed changes to the rules on retirement plans could hurt small-business owners and their employees.

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  Pension group pushes Congress to kill proposed retirement savings cap

  By Paula Aven Gladych  |  April 22, 2013

  Tax incentives for retirement savings have a major impact on lower-earning employees and small business owners, so eliminating these incentives could be catastrophic to the industry.

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  Proposed cap on retirement savings draws fire from industry

  By Paula Aven Gladych  |  April 10, 2013

  The Obama Administration's proposed cap on retirement savings, critics say, will hurt younger savers and small-business owners.

• SEAL Act would shield retirement savings

  By Paula Aven Gladych  |  March 20, 2013

  ASPPA supports the introduction of the SEAL Act in the U.S. Senate.

• Guidance is needed on new Roth 401(k) conversion

  By Paula Aven Gladych  |  March 13, 2013

  Although not well thought out, the Roth 401(k) conversion provision in the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 could be a great opportunity for some investors moving forward.

• Limiting 401(k) subsidies: Smart deficit reduction or dumb double taxation?

  By Danielle Andrus  |  March 4, 2013

  A 28 percent cap on retirement deductions was just one of 15 proposals of the Brookings Institution’s Hamilton Project.

• ASPPA speaks out against Brookings proposal

  By Paula Aven Gladych  |  February 26, 2013

  The executive director and CEO of the American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries is speaking out against The Brookings Institution’s “15 Ways to Rethink the Federal Budget” because it would hurt the small businesses who sponsor 401(k) plans for their employees.

• Nearly 800 groups promote America Saves Week

  By Paula Aven Gladych  |  February 25, 2013

  The American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries has joined 775 other financial organizations in support of 2013 America Saves Week, a movement designed to encourage Americans to take financial action to begin or increase their savings efforts.

• 401(k) Advisor Leadership Award finalists announced

  By Andy Stonehouse  |  January 31, 2013

  Jania Stout, Chad Larsen and Michael Kane and their teams have been nominated for the ASPPA/NAPA award, given out at March's 401(k) Summit.