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 >
Justin Held, CEBS
December 3, 2020
401(k) Plans, Defined Contribution (DC) Plans, Employee Benefits, Investments, Retirement, U.S.ESG, investments, SRI investing
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The retirement security of defined contribution (DC) plan members is greatly influenced by their saving and investment choices as well as the timing and performance of financial markets. But plan… Read more >
Robbie Hartman, CEBS
November 2, 2020
Canada, Defined Contribution (DC) Plans, Employee Benefits, Financial Education, Investments, Retirement, U.S.DC plans, retirement security
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According to The Multiemployer Retirement Plan Landscape: A 15-Year Look (2003-2017), the average defined contribution (DC) plan account balance increased significantly from 2003 to 2017, growing to $43,500 while aggregate… Read more >
Justin Held, CEBS
October 19, 2020
Defined Contribution (DC) Plans, Employee Benefits, Multiemployer, Retirement, U.S.multiemployer plans
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The COVID-19 pandemic has had dramatic implications for workplace retirement programs in Canada. Volatile market conditions have organizations and individuals reviewing their financial options. At the same time, these conditions have led… Read more >
Justin Held, CEBS
July 22, 2020
Canada, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Defined Benefit (DB) Plans, Defined Contribution (DC) Plans, Retirementcoronavirus and the workplace, COVID-19, retirement benefits
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The COVID-19 pandemic has had dramatic implications for workplaces across Canada. A new report, Impact of COVID-19 on Pensions and Benefits in Canada, examines the myriad effects of the pandemic… Read more >
Brenda Hofmann
July 16, 2020
Canada, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Defined Contribution (DC) Plans, Mental Health, Prescription Drugscoronavirus and the workplace, COVID-19, virtual care
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Just like the rest of the world, the coronavirus pandemic has impacted our workflow at the International Foundation, and my fellow hosts and I found it necessary to take a… Read more >
Anne Patterson
June 3, 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19), Defined Contribution (DC) Plans, Employee Benefits, Retirement, Talking Benefits PodcastCARES Act, coronavirus, COVID-19
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The COVID-19 pandemic has had dramatic implications for workplace retirement programs. Volatile market conditions have organizations and individuals reviewing their financial options. At the same time, these conditions have led… Read more >
Justin Held, CEBS
May 18, 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19), Defined Benefit (DB) Plans, Defined Contribution (DC) Plans, Employee Benefits, Retirementcoronavirus, COVID-19, Employee Benefits in a COVID-19 World Survey Report, retirement benefits
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Business closures and curtailments due to the coronavirus pandemic have left many organizations and individuals struggling financially. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was enacted on March… Read more >
Kelli Kolsrud, CEBS
May 14, 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19), Defined Benefit (DB) Plans, Defined Contribution (DC) Plans, Employee Benefits, RetirementCARES Act, Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security Act, Employee Benefits in a COVID-19 World Survey Report
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The third law aimed at providing relief to those affected by the coronavirus was signed into law on March 27, 2020. The $2 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security… Read more >
Kelli Kolsrud, CEBS
March 30, 2020
Compliance, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Defined Benefit (DB) Plans, Defined Contribution (DC) Plans, Employee Benefits, Health CareCARES Act, coronavirus, Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security Act, coronavirus and the workplace, COVID-19
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On December 20, 2019, President Trump signed the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2020, an appropriations law to fund certain federal agencies through September 30, 2020. This law included bipartisan… Read more >
Julie Stich, CEBS
January 27, 2020
Defined Benefit (DB) Plans, Defined Contribution (DC) Plans, Employee Benefits, Retirement529 plans, automatic enrollment, MEPs, SECURE Act, Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act
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