April 11th, 2017

Peabody Energy Wins Dismissal of Stock Drop Suit The plaintiffs unsuccessfully alleged plan officials breached their fiduciary duties by continuing to offer Peabody Stock as an investment option for the plans when it was imprudent to do so and by maintaining the plans’ pre-existing significant investment in Peabody Stock.  Read more > Lump Sum Spending Often Followed By Regret Among DB plan participants who were given a choice between a lump sum or an annuity, fewer than half said that, at the time they made their decision, they recall being presented with information comparing the total amount of the lump sum versus the total value of the annuity payments. Read more > Financial Advisers a Trusted Ally for Military Families A new rule will reduce guaranteed lifetime income from the military’s pension by 20%, but financial advisers are keen in helping service members offset the potential losses. Read more > Short-Term Optimism Can Benefit Retirement Planning Most are confident the economy will improve this year, but the majority would like more help with long-term financial planning. Read more > MOST READ ARTICLES 1 Another Stressed Union Pension to Get PBGC Support 2 Class Certified in 401(k) Plan Trustees’ Lawsuit Against John Hancock 3 PPL Corp. and Mass Brigham General Face ERISA Lawsuits 4 70% of Eligible Employees Have Joined California’s State-Run Retirement Program 5 Retirement Plan Advisers Might Help Lessen ERISA Lawsuits by Adding Defensive Provisions

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