PLANSPONSOR Magazine
COVER
Taking Shape
The dynamics at work in the retirement plan industry in the 25 years since PLANSPONSOR launched.
UpFront
UpFront
Participation Paves the Way to Success
Studies find those who have never participated in employer-sponsored retirement plans are...
Investment Focus
Investment Focus
What Lower Fees Reveal
As investment and recordkeeping costs retreat, questions arise.
PS Coach
PS Coach
Nondiscrimination Testing
The rules keep plans from favoring highly compensated workers.
Insights |February-March 2018
Happy 25th!
This year, at PLANSPONSOR, we celebrate a milestone—25 years since our debut issue, in 1993.
Survey Says |February-March 2018
Most Effective Industry Changes
Which retirement industry development over the past 25 years has been the most effective for improving retirement outcomes, and which...
Behavioral Finance |February-March 2018
Sandwiched Between
Supporting kids and aging parents can derail workers’ retirement.
TDF Analysis |February-March 2018
Tactical Latitude
To increase flexibility in an asset allocation, some fund managers add the capability to employ a specifically chosen tactical deviation.
Compliance Update |February-March 2018
Compliance Update
Summaries of the latest news from Washington and the courts—what’s coming, what’s contemplated and what’s critical for plan sponsors to...
UpFront |February-March 2018
Fidelity Plays Hardball with Vanguard
An announcement linking Fidelity and Vanguard draws attention towards asset fees.
Research |
2017 Defined Contribution Survey
Plan sponsors assess their DC plan providers- categorized in six asset sizes.
UpFront |February-March 2018
Helping Workers Measure Retirement Readiness
Employers should know how to help workers achieve retirement readiness, including how to measure their progress, so all will be...
UpFront |February-March 2018
Fiduciary Concerns When Debating Managed Accounts
The pros and cons when considering the fund.
Awards |
2018 BEST IN CLASS 401(k) PLANS
Role Models: This year's designees—chosen for administrative, fiduciary and plan design elements—continue to raise the bar.
DB Focus |February-March 2018
Trends in Risk Assets
Many sponsors still are compelled to grow their portfolios.
ERISA Examination |February-March 2018
Whose Expense Is It Anyway?
What may and may not be paid for with plan assets.
Plan Profile |February-March 2018
In the Beginning
The founder of PLANSPONSOR discusses what led to its creation.