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The repayment of a 401(k) loan may be a real debt obligation, but it’s not a “necessary expense″ for bankruptcy purposes, according to a recent court decision.

Morningstar, Inc., said it will offer ratings and in-depth research reports for target-date fund series.

Dow Jones Indexes announced the launch of the Dow Jones U.S. Economic Stimulus Index.

Plan sponsors might need to better utilize advisers in order to ensure that participants are getting the full benefits from target-date funds, a new study found.

The Online 401(k), a provider of full-service Web-based 401(k) plans, continues to expand its network of financial advisers.

Seems as though lately everyone wants to 'fix' the 401(k), but a new whitepaper suggests a different take.

The American Red Cross of Greater New York has joined the list of firms dropping or suspending 401(k) matches because of the economic downturn.

Many mutual fund firms provide advisers with commentary, but not all of them have jumped on board with new media endeavors.

A survey by the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans (IFEBP) found defined contribution sponsors are making plan changes in the face of the economic downturn.

McCready and Keene announced it offers custom risk-based and age-based portfolios within the same retirement plan, utilizing an asset allocation strategy composed of a plan's core fund lineup.

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Goldman Sachs Asset Management (GSAM) launched a retirement plan analysis tool to help financial advisers determine the right fund line-ups for retirement plans.

The Department of Labor (DoL) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) are looking into target-date funds.

A Morningstar study found that mutual fund investors in the U.S. have a better experience than in 15 other countries.

While it might seem difficult to look at the long-term strategy amid a financial crisis, knowing how to better operate and recruit could be crucial to an advisory...

A federal judge in California has rebuffed demands from JP Morgan Chase and Co. that it dismiss a lawsuit alleging mistakes that could imperil the tax-favored status of...

A group of General Motors defined contribution plan participants cannot proceed with their lawsuit claiming GM had improperly included undiversified single-equity funds in its plans.

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) said it entered settlements with four more firms relating to the sale of auction rate securities (ARS).

Wells Fargo&Co. told employees Monday it will no longer contribute to its traditional pension plan.

The MetLife Mature Market Institute released a workbook with a DVD containing assessment tools, information, and resources to help those contemplating whether to retire and how to move...