PLANSPONSOR Magazine

Insights |December 2018-January 2019

No Rubber-Stamps

The moral of the story is about fiduciary training for committee members.
Issue Intro |December 2018-January 2019

Translating Savings

How can employers help their employees think through questions about retirement savings and life expectancy?
Survey Says |December 2018-January 2019

40th Anniversary Of the 401(k)

Do you think 401(k) plans are sufficient for employees to obtain retirement security?
Plan Analysis |December 2018-January 2019

A Critical Mass

Highlights of BrightScope’s proprietary research.
UpFront |December 2018-January 2019

Annuities Favored by The Young

Forty-two percent of consumers in a LIMRA SRI study said they were open to the idea of annuities, and 61% say having enough money to last through retirement...
UpFront |December 2018-January 2019

The 401(k) Turns the Big 4-0

Over the last four decades, this retirement plan has evolved in many ways.
UpFront |December 2018-January 2019

Save While Paying Off Debt

Workers facing debt payments must also prioritize long-term savings, as difficult as this may seem.
UpFront |December 2018-January 2019

When a Part-Timer Is Hired Full Time

When a part-time or seasonal employee is hired full-time, past service, plan document provisions and the law are critical to...
UpFront |December 2018-January 2019

Priorities for TDF Selection

How plan sponsors select TDFs, and how they differ from an adviser's considerations.
UpFront |December 2018-January 2019

Talking Points

Recent news, findings and statistics affecting the retirement industry.
Research |

2018 DC Survey: Recordkeepers

Perspective Matters: All recordkeepers can deliver exceptional service—but not all of their sponsor clients experience it.
Participant Analysis |December 2018-January 2019

Fragmented Savings

Many near-retirees have retirement savings spread across accounts.
Running the Fund |December 2018-January 2019

Let It Grow

ESG is popular among younger workers but raises process questions.
PS Coach |December 2018-January 2019

Roth Conversions

Time is a key factor in when—or whether—to convert assets.
ERISA Examination |December 2018-January 2019

Amending a Plan

What do plan revisions entail?
Plan Profile |December 2018-January 2019

Digital Engagement

A plan sponsor improves participant engagement via web tools.