IMHO: Trend Spotting
Here’s a headline you won’t see this week: “Nobody Cut Their 401(k) Match Today.″
Tag: Plan design
Sears Suspends 401(k) Match in Face of Declining Sales
Sears has announced that it is suspending its 401(k) match for most employees of the giant retailer.
Denver Post Latest to Suspend 401(k) Match
The latest 401(k) match to fall in recent months came at The Denver Post newspaper where managers and other non-union employees were informed their match would be suspended...
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Plans Under Advisement
The most successful retirement plan advisers by the number of retirement plans under advisement
Perspective: The Five Biggest Mistakes Advisers and Sponsors Make When Terminating a Plan
The volatile economy has increased the urgency behind this year’s terminated plan season.
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Best of Both Worlds
Once the province of large plans, "hybrid" cash balance now makes sense for micro plans
Small Biz Owners Shy From 401(k)
A recent survey of small business owners by SurePayroll found that only one-third of small businesses currently offer 401(k) plans to their employees, and 45% of small business...
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The Young and Restless
How retirement plan advisers can better reach a young, transient workforce
Perspective: Staying on Top of 2008 Plan Changes
The new year ushered in some important provisions that directly affect qualified retirement plans.
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More Than Middle Men
Partnering with providers to increase your value proposition to clients
Small-Plan Sales on the Rise
Despite current economic strains, ShareBuilder reports surging sales of small business 401(k) plans.
Plan Sponsors Paying for Adviser Services Directly
The majority of retirement plan expenses are paid by the plan sponsor, but many plan sponsors do not review the fees paid to their adviser, a recent survey...
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Happy Together
How advisers can measure client satisfaction and why they should