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By Paula Aven Gladych |
May 18, 2012
Fee disclosure regulations that go into effect in July and August will come as a surprise to many plan sponsors, especially small and medium-sized companies, even though the regulations have been discussed for years.
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By Paula Aven Gladych |
May 3, 2012
The jury is still out on whether it’s best for people to keep a string of old 401(k) accounts from previous jobs or roll them into a new company plan or personal IRA. There are pros and cons to leaving your money where it is or taking it out and...
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By Paula Aven Gladych |
March 23, 2012
While 401(k) record keepers and service providers are combing through the 408(b)(2) fee disclosure rules with a fine-tooth comb, looking for potential compliance problems, plan sponsors have adopted a wait and see attitude.
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By Andy Stonehouse |
February 15, 2012
The fourth annual comprehensive overview of the ways non-profits are managing their retirement plans has been announced, with the PSCA and Principal Financial Group teaming up for their yearly 403(b) Plan Survey; a March deadline has been set for input.
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By Paula Aven Gladych |
February 7, 2012
The U.S. Department of Labor’s final rule regarding fee disclosure to plan sponsors could have some unintended consequences.
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By Paula Aven Gladych |
February 1, 2012
When it comes to issues that affect Americans’ ability to retire, the jury is still out on what the 2012 presidential election will bring.
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By Paula Aven Gladych |
January 5, 2012
The Plan Sponsor Council of America has updated its website to provide online registration, links to webinars, enhanced research and other features to help plan sponsors get the information they need to better manage their company’s retirement plans, according to David Wray, PSCA’s president.
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By Paula Aven Gladych |
December 20, 2011
2012 will be a year of change for the retirement industry. Experts agree that 401(k) plan fee disclosure rules, affecting plan sponsors and plan participants, and the U.S. Department of Labor’s reproposal of its rule amending the definition of fiduciary under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act will have the...
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By Paula Aven Gladych |
December 14, 2011
Not-for-profit 403(b) retirement plans continue to grow and adapt to new regulations and a volatile economy, according to a new study by the Plan Sponsor Council of America. Many have taken to emulating their private sector counterparts in the 401(k) market, adhering to guidelines set forth in the Employee...
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By Paula Aven Gladych |
December 7, 2011
Studies have shown that 401(k) plan participants who take advantage of financial advice or “Help” features of their plan experience higher returns on their investments, with lower risk, but a high percentage of people who have access to advice don’t take it. So why are so many people afraid of...
