Court affirms judgment in favor of the defendant employer related to the award of 401(k) benefits to a former employee’s ex-husband.
November 18, 2022 401(k) Plans, Benefits Magazine, Employee Benefits, ERISA, Retirement, U.S. Read more >
Last week, we shared five reasons why cryptocurrencies can present serious risks to 401(k) fiduciaries and participants. Since then, there has been some confusion about fiduciary duties when it comes… Read more >
May 4, 2022 401(k) Plans, Cybersecurity, DOL, Education, Employee Benefits, U.S. Read more >
March is Women’s History Month in the U.S.! This month is dedicated to reflecting on the often-overlooked contributions of women to history in countless fields. The 2022 Women’s History Month theme… Read more >
March 1, 2022 401(k) Plans, Employee Benefits, Pensions, Public Plans, Retirement, U.S. Read more >
According to The Multiemployer Retirement Plan Landscape: A 15-Year Look (2004-2018), the average defined contribution (DC) plan account balance increased from increased from $18,300 at the end of 2004 to… Read more >
February 9, 2022 401(k) Plans, Defined Contribution (DC) Plans, Employee Benefits, Financial Education, Financial Wellness, Investments, U.S. Read more >
Federal agencies, including the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and Department of Labor (DOL), have been busy issuing guidance on some of the more complex provisions of the Setting Every Community… Read more >
May 10, 2021 401(k) Plans, Defined Contribution (DC) Plans, Employee Benefits, Financial Wellness, Regulatory, Retirement, U.S. Read more >
Retirement planning is an important exercise for everyone. And when you have only a modest retirement nest egg, there is little room for error when planning for how to make… Read more >
April 15, 2021 401(k) Plans, Defined Contribution (DC) Plans, Employee Benefits, Financial Education, Financial Wellness, Retirement, U.S. Read more >
The number of organizations offering defined contribution (DC) retirement plans has increased over the past two years, making them the primary retirement vehicle for an increasing share of the U.S…. Read more >
February 24, 2021 401(k) Plans, Defined Contribution (DC) Plans, Employee Benefits, Employee Benefits Survey, Financial Education, Retirement, U.S. Read more >
How has the COVID-19 pandemic impacted employee benefits? The International Foundation has been tracking implications for workplaces across the country, providing a snapshot of the difficult decisions employers and their… Read more >
February 10, 2021 401(k) Plans, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Employee Benefits, Health Care, Retirement, U.S. Read more >
Despite growing demand for sustainable, responsible and impact (SRI) investments from participants, a small percentage of 401(k) plans provide such options in their investment menus. In a Benefits Magazine article… Read more >
December 3, 2020 401(k) Plans, Defined Contribution (DC) Plans, Employee Benefits, Investments, Retirement, U.S. Read more >
If you’re new to investing, there are lots of terms and concepts to understand. While it may seem intimidating, gaining an understanding of these six basic concepts can build your… Read more >
January 13, 2020 401(k) Plans, Defined Benefit (DB) Plans, Defined Contribution (DC) Plans, Employee Benefits, Investments, Pensions Read more >