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Fixed Indexed Annuity Sales Spiked in Second Quarter
Sales of fixed indexed annuities came in 21% higher for the second quarter of 2018 compared with the first quarter results, according to LIMRA SRI data, shattering the...
The Math Behind the 15% Recommended Savings Rate
Retirement plan providers have done their research to come up with their recommended savings rate of 15% of income for individuals.
Many Americans Think the American Dream Is Disappearing
The majority describe the American Dream as financial security for themselves and their family, and 54% think it is unattainable.
Small Minority of Sponsors Very Confident in Workers’ Retirement Security
In addition, a mere 18% of workers are very confident they will be able to retire with a comfortable lifestyle.
Voya Again Wins Dismissal of Stable Value ERISA Lawsuit
Echoing its original ruling, the district court’s second take concludes the lead plaintiff’s underlying allegations do not provide “more than a sheer possibility that a defendant has acted...
Providers of Pre-Approved Documents Have Longer to File for Opinion Letter
The IRS has extended the deadline for submitting on-cycle applications for opinion letters for pre-approved defined contribution (DC) plans for the third six-year remedial amendment cycle to December...
IRS Approves a Plan’s Design for Student Loan Repayment Benefits
IRS Private Letter Rulings are directed only to the taxpayer requesting it; however, they can give retirement plan practitioners an idea of what the IRS thinks about plan...
Details of Deutsche Bank ERISA Class Action Settlement Emerge
Beyond the nearly $22 million in monetary terms, the settlement agreement includes substantial prospective relief to be provided by Deutsche Bank.
Millennials Open to Investment Advice and Help Planning for Retirement
Asked what they look for in an adviser, Millennials say experience, followed by someone with similar demographic qualities as themselves.
Strong One-Year Performance Posted by Pensions
Continuing the trend from the first quarter, corporate retirement funds and health care plans lagged during Q2 2018, according to BNY Mellon data.
Financial Wellness 360 Expanded for Plan Sponsors
One element of the Financial Wellness 360 program is Lifestyle Benefits, a suite of self-service resources that help employees “address today’s financial challenges and prepare for tomorrow.”
PLANADVISER National Conference 2018: Still Time to Register
New at this year’s conference, advisers will have the ability to earn their PLANSPONSOR Retirement Professional designation while in attendance, and we are particularly excited for our opening...
Retirement Industry People Moves
Litigator Rejoins Reed Smith; Cerulli Integrates MMI Advisory Platform; LCG Associates Promotes Investment Analyst to Consultant; and more.
Employees Endorse Investments in Financial Wellness
The importance of workplace financial wellbeing programs jumped five points in the 2018 Consumer Health Mindset Study from Alight Solutions.
Investment Product and Service Launches
US SIF Launches Money Manager-Focused Guide, and Wells Fargo Updates Personalized Solution.
Ladenburg Launches Succession Planning Platform
According to the firm, the new suite of service offerings and tools will assist advisers across Ladenburg’s independent advisory and brokerage subsidiaries in achieving their strategic business goals...
Plaintiff Asks Court to Amend NYU 403(b) Plans Lawsuit Decision
While not disagreeing with a federal court judge's decision, the plaintiff says the judge's findings about certain plan committee members warrants her ordering them to be removed.
Financial Finesse Builds CE Course Geared Towards Industry Professionals
The program hopes to guide financial professionals in providing and supporting financial wellness benefits.
BenfitEd Creates Program to Move Company Matches to Student Loan Debt
Workers can move the entire match over or just a portion of it.
The Retirement Advantage Revamps Website
The new website introduces a range of content and videos, a blog, a library of plan design comparison tools, retirement calculators, administrator user guides, account access and comprehensive...