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Education vs. Advice

Part of the reason the qualified default investment alternative regulation—found in the Pension Protection Act of 2006 (PPA)—was viewed as so helpful to participants was because they often...

Compliance

December 8th, 2017

Tax Reform Could Threaten Small Business Retirement Plan Incentives

The American Retirement Association is calling for small business owners’ retirement plan contributions to be taxed at the business rate.

Client Service

December 7th, 2017

With Change to Pension System, Military Members Need Financial Advice

The Department of Defense is initiating the Blended Retirement System on January 1, 2018.

Data & Research

December 4th, 2017

Sixty Percent of Plans Automatically Enroll Participants

While 66% of larger plans use automatic enrollment, only 51% of smaller plans do.

Data & Research

November 30th, 2017

Health Care Organizations Ramp Up Their Retirement Plans

With the health care industry facing many uncertainties, organizations are looking to attract top talent.

Products

November 28th, 2017

MassMutual Offers RetireSMART Ready App

The app generates a personal projection of monthly income in dollars or, if preferred, shows the progress towards a stated financial wellness goal in retirement as a percentage...

Compliance

November 22nd, 2017

2017 a Light Year for Required Plan Amendments

Experts remind retirement plan sponsors of deadlines for 2017 year-end, and also offer some tips.

Compliance

November 21st, 2017

DOL Issues ERISA Guidance for Plans Impacted by Hurricane Maria, Wildfires

The guidance covers verification procedures, timely loan and hardship withdrawal repayments, and health care coverage.

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