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Cyberattacks are on the rise: Plan sponsors, is your retirement plan protected?

By Gary S. Young | Patrick A. DaSilva

The DOL offers guidance to assist fiduciaries in navigating a world where cyberattacks have become more and more commonplace, but plan sponsors also need to take the necessary steps to defray unwanted liability.

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Retiree Drug Subsidy changes: New benefit options for employers to consider for 2025

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Plan sponsor priorities for 2024: Top 401(k) areas of focus to match participant needs

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March 14, 2024

UnitedHealth Group had 'its hand in the cookie jar,' said judge in its ERISA lawsuit

A federal judge didn't mince words when he denied the company's motion for summary judgment in the class-action lawsuit, filed on behalf of the firm's current and former employees, alleging its CFO violated his fiduciary duties.

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March 13, 2024

'Unready' for retirement: Employee financial wellness needs and expectations in 2024

Workers' emergency funds are being depleted, prompting them to prematurely tap into their retirement savings, as employee financial wellness has continued to trend downward, leading to increased instability, says a new report.

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March 12, 2024

Plan sponsors need to raise their game in 2024: Personalization is key to 401(k)s

Retirement plan design is moving away from a one-size-fits-all environment to emphasize individuals' unique needs and improve participant access, however, employers must be sure not to confuse participants with too many options.

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March 11, 2024

Employees have a new attitude about investing: 7 key retirement trends for 2024

Employers are not "responsible for providing for my retirement," say employees, and only 1 in 4 is comfortable leaving money in former employer plans, however, they are more open to employer involvement, says a new report.

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March 08, 2024

Starter 401(k): A fast, simple, budget-conscious solution for small employers

If small businesses are going to win the talent retention battle in 2024, they may want to offer a retirement benefit that streamlines two of the most significant barriers to offering a plan: cost and ease of administration.

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March 07, 2024

Student loan matching benefit: How SECURE 2.0 now makes it easier to implement

Under a SECURE 2.0 provision that just went into effect in January, qualified student loan repayments may now count as elective deferrals for 401(k) matching contributions from employers.

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March 06, 2024

Emergency savings account: A valuable benefit, now made easier with SECURE 2.0

No question the new Pension-Linked Emergency Savings Account is a much-needed option for employees, however, employers and plan sponsors must be vigilant in protecting themselves as they navigate potential pitfalls.

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Cyberattacks are on the rise: Plan sponsors, is your retirement plan protected?

Retiree Drug Subsidy changes: New benefit options for employers to consider for 2025

Plan sponsor priorities for 2024: Top 401(k) areas of focus to match participant needs

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Retirement Trends Stories

UnitedHealth Group had 'its hand in the cookie jar,' said judge in its ERISA lawsuit

'Unready' for retirement: Employee financial wellness needs and expectations in 2024

Plan sponsors need to raise their game in 2024: Personalization is key to 401(k)s

Employees have a new attitude about investing: 7 key retirement trends for 2024

Starter 401(k): A fast, simple, budget-conscious solution for small employers

Student loan matching benefit: How SECURE 2.0 now makes it easier to implement

Emergency savings account: A valuable benefit, now made easier with SECURE 2.0