Tag: Plan design

A survey by Mercer found that 73% of organizations globally do not plan to reduce the level of employer contributions to defined contribution plans in the remainder of...

A recent survey of U.S. companies by Grant Thornton found that 29% have already modified, or currently intend to modify, the matching contribution feature in their 401(k) plans...

Way before we had “reality″ shows where we could watch people make fools of themselves in prime time, there was “Let’s Make a Deal.″

Way before we had “reality″ shows where we could watch people make fools of themselves in prime time, there was “Let’s Make a Deal.″

A new research report suggests that many workers at companies suspending their 401(k) match are nonetheless covered by a traditional pension plan.

The percentage of employers with a 401(k) plan at Charles Schwab offering a match fell from 78% in 2007 to 70% last year, according to new Schwab data.

As small-business owners fret about their ability to offer a 401(k) match, investment professionals can help.

What are the regulatory issues to watch right now?

More than 300 years before ERISA, Americans enacted the nation’s first pension law.

A sample plan amendment to suspend safe harbor non-elective contributions was released by ftwilliam.com, a plan document, government forms, and administration software provider.

Boost Participation in 401(k) Plans To Avoid The Dreaded "Rebate" Check For Highly Compensated Employees

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

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.

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

For the first time, the majority of Fortune 100 companies now offer new salaried employees only a defined contribution (DC) plan, such as a 401(k), according to a...

Aon Consulting found that many companies with frozen pensions intend to make investment strategy changes to cut corporate pension expense volatility and put themselves one step closer to...

Several years ago, I bought my Dad—one of the world’s most proficient worriers—a copy of the “Worst Case Scenario Survival Handbook.″

Despite generally acknowledging the importance of retirement plans, almost 40% of responding small-business employers do not offer one, according to a survey by SunTrust Bank.

Apparently workers aren’t the only ones worried about retirement.

Despite the tumultuous environment, most plan sponsors seem to be committed to staying the course, at least for now.