Defaulting Some DC Plan Assets Into Annuities Could Improve Income in Retirement
Three academics explored a guaranteed payout path involving defaulting retirement assets into annuities.
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Senators Unveil Bills Aimed at Boosting Retirement Security for Gig Workers
Lawmakers are attempting to expand access to defined contribution plans for independent employees.
Survey Findings
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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What Can the DC Universe Learn from Annuities in 403(b) Plans? It’s Complicated
The products are complex for various reasons, but recent regulatory changes and potential demand are expected to continue driving plan sponsor adoption.
Senate HELP Committee Plans Hearing on Boosting Retirement Benefits for Independent Workers
Lawmakers will consider the issue following introduction of a string of bills this week to provide portable benefits to gig...
Retirement Industry People Moves
Dechert adds Robert Shapiro to DC office; FTI hires Luke Shane; PenChecks taps director of institutional investigations; and more.
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401(k) Trading Hot Most of Q2, Cooled in June
Investors rapidly shifted funds from stocks to fixed income, then backed off.
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What Do Hidden Fees Really Mean in Your Health Plan? A Wake-Up Call for Employers
Amid growing evidence that hidden fees are embedded in health plans, plan sponsors are required to adopt best practices to...
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Product & Service Launches
Vanguard launches ETFs focused on U.S. government bonds; BlackRock acquires ElmTree; Acuity launches RFP Pulse; and more.
District Court Partially Strikes Down DOL’s Fiduciary Rule
A legal expert calls the 2023 magistrate judge’s opinion that was upheld in this week’s ruling ‘devoid of logic’ and...
MarylandSaves Elects State Treasurer Dereck Davis as Board Chair
Davis has been part of the program’s executive committee since he was elected state treasurer in 2021.
DOL Backs Companies on 401(k) Plan Forfeiture Complaints
In filing an amicus brief on an appeal involving HP Inc., the Department of Labor offered guidance on an issue...
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State and Local Government Recruitment Improves as Federal Hiring Falls
The Department of Labor’s June jobs report and new MissionSquare research indicate that state and local hiring has risen.
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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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Benefits at Work: How Financial Wellness Fuels Productivity
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Precision in Protection: Using Guaranteed Lifetime Income and Managed Accounts to Improve Outcomes
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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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