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The Multiemployer Retirement Plan Landscape Report: Defined Contribution Key Findings

Cathe Gooding, CEBS

29 May 202601 Jun 2026

The health of multiemployer defined contribution (DC) retirement plans improved from 2021 to 2023, according to The Multiemployer Retirement Plan Landscape: A 15-Year Look (2009-2023), recently released by the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans.

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Pensions in an Era of Longer Working Lives

Tim Hennessy

21 Apr 202621 Apr 2026

As more employees work past traditional retirement age, pension and benefit systems are colliding with assumptions built for a workforce that no longer exists—the result is a growing disconnect between modern economic realities and retirement rules rooted in policy decisions made nearly a century ago.

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Fiduciary Duties in Selecting Investments Proposed Rule: Six Factors for Prudence

Jenny Gartman, CEBS

16 Apr 202616 Apr 2026

Today’s blog highlights safe harbor factors and key fiduciary duties in the Department of Labor’s March 31, 2026 proposed rule.

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Ripple Effects of Increased Longevity on Benefits and Retirement Strategies

Kathy Bergstrom, CEBS

10 Mar 202610 Mar 2026

Employers will need to thoughtfully design benefits and workforce programs if they want to succeed in the long term.

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The Latest DOL Developments Impacting Benefits

Jenny Gartman, CEBS

25 Feb 202625 Feb 2026

Today’s blog dives into the Department of Labor’s support for retirement plan sponsors in breach of fiduciary duty and excessive fee cases, new developments in group health plan and voluntary benefits litigation, as well as EBSA enforcement priorities.

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What’s on Our Benefits Watchlist for 2026

Rebecca Plier

12 Feb 202617 Feb 2026

Discover what benefits industry changes and trends to prepare for in 2026.

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Super Catch-Up Contributions: Takeaways for Employers

Amanda Wilke, CEBS

05 Feb 202617 Feb 2026

Today’s blog shares key takeaways for employers regarding “super” catch-up contribution limits for employees as outlined in SECURE 2.0 Act final rules.

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Retirement Planning: More Than Money

Rebecca Plier

23 Jan 202623 Jan 2026

Today’s blog covers a recent Talking Benefits podcast about one recent retiree’s experience and highlights some elements of retirement preparation that may not be on your radar.