DOE to Cap Federal Loans on Graduate Programs
Only students studying for certain professional degrees will be eligible for higher loan limits, but...
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Deadline Extended for 2026 Plan Sponsor of the Year Nominations
The final extended deadline for 2026 Plan Sponsor of the Year nominations is January 9,...
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Single-employer 401(k) plans account for more than $8 trillion of the $12 trillion in U.S. defined contribution assets.
Source: 2025 Recordkeeping Survey
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Roth Catch-Ups, Alternative Investments Are Top of Mind for 2026
Other SECURE 2.0 provisions and pending legislation on 403(b) investments are also expected to shape sponsors’ compliance priorities.
How Many Catch-Up Elections Are There in 2026?
Experts from Groom Law Group and CAPTRUST answer questions concerning retirement plan administration and regulations.
EBSA Expands Delinquent Filer Voluntary Compliance Program
According to the agency, the self-correction program now includes those multiple employer welfare arrangements that failed to submit required Form...
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Delta, Plaintiffs Agree to Stay Case, Consider Settlement
The pause of a complaint related to underpayment of spousal pension benefits offers the parties 120 days to undertake private...
Federal Agencies Propose Changes to Health Plan Price Transparency Rules
The jointly issued proposal would expand data disclosures, expose utilization patterns and increase compliance responsibilities for employer-sponsored plans.
Trump Accounts: What’s Still to Come?
Final operational details for the savings accounts for children, with a pilot program set to launch on July 5, 2026,...
Catch-Up Contribution Rules May Affect Plans More Than Participants
Industry observers encourage employers to focus on information systems and communications as new Roth requirement for high earners rolls out.
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What Site Features Do DC Participants Value Most?
Account balance information, security settings and privacy preferences take the top three spots, according to a new study from Corporate...
Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Deem PBMs Fiduciaries
The proposal aims to curb prescription drug pricing, according to the bill’s sponsors.
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State Auto-IRA Programs Lead to More Employers Offering Plans
Employer plans are ‘the more expensive way to comply with the law,’ however, according to public policy research.
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SECURE 2.0: Putting It Into Practice
Some provisions from the SECURE 2.0 Act are already in effect — and many are still on the way — helping to expand access to employer-sponsored retirement benefits and increase retirement readiness for...
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Keynote: The Resurging Workforce: Optimism and Expectations for the Future
Roger Gray shares insights from Bank of America’s Workplace Benefits Report covering everything from optimism in the workplace, to pay equity and steps employers can take to improve workplace wellness.
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Breaking Down Invisible Barriers: What’s Standing Between Employees and Retirement Readiness?
Edelman Financial Engines, LLC dives into recent research conducted in partnership with Cerulli Associates that uncovers the invisible barriers that are inhibiting more widespread employee adoption of managed accounts, thus standing in the...
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Speakers at the 1st event in the PLANSPONSOR Roadmap: SECURE 2.0 series...
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Female Civil Servants Lag Behind
When compared with their male colleagues, women in public service jobs expressed...
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