Defined Benefits

Matters at the PBGC arent as bad as they might have been at the Department of Veterans Affairs, but theres a definite overhaul in order.

The IRS points out that many mistakes can be corrected easily, without paying a penalty and without even notifying the agency.

A federal judge rules that an underlying requirement of ERISA is a plan must first be established by a church to be considered a church plan.

Advisor Corner: The Multiemployer Pension Reform Act of 2014 was passed without provisions that advocates say could done more to strengthen the long-term retirement security of workers.

The changes come as the organization is working to increase outreach to members and placing new focus on areas beyond defined contribution retirement plans.

Blame drooping international and emerging markets equities, at least in part.