Editorial
Editorial
Still the Third Rail
Editorial Comment: Social Security Still Publicly Supported
Editorial
Editorial
The Future of Saving
To talk people into doing what profits them most should be easy...
(k)Plans
(k)Plans
Plan Sponsor 1996 Listing-DC Alliances
Plan Sponsor 1996 Listing-DC Alliances
Running the Fund |May 1996
Faster Growth Ahead
A new report analyzes the rise of alternative investments
Total Benefits |May 1996
Total Benefits Outsourcing
Swelling demand outstrips the available services
Rules/Regs |May 1996
Pensions Enter Presidential Race
In White House ceremony, Clinton unveils proposals that address pension and retirement concerns.
Rules/Regs |May 1996
More Room for ERISA Litigation
The Supreme Court's Varity decision could force sponsors to run plans-especially those that contain company stock-more cautiously, experts say.
Rules/Regs |May 1996
Round Two
Congressional supporters have not given up on the pension reversions proposal
Portrait of Retiree |May 1996
Portrait of a Retiree: William Magee Wynkoop
Retired teacher, Rutgers University College
Table of Contents |May 1996
CALPERS Maps Its Future
A new strategic plan sets out a laundry list of projects for this year, from performance benchmarks to providing members with financial planning software.
Table of Contents |May 1996
Raw Deal, or Sour Grapes?
Groups of United flight attendants and Ohio public school teachers are taking action to reverse reduced pension benefits.
Table of Contents |May 1996
Profile: James Scott & Mark Stumpp, Prudential Insurance Company of America
Profile: James Scott & Mark Stumpp, Prudential Insurance Company of America
Table of Contents |May 1996
Retirement Plan Myths
Workers today have more options to plan and save for retirement than ever before. But they are not using them to their full potential
Table of Contents |May 1996
Encouraging Workers to Save More
Personal saving is becoming more important as preparation for retirement. Aggressive employee education can be as effective as a high employer match at improving saving rates.
Table of Contents |May 1996
The Psychology of Saving
Irrational factors often guide individuals' money decisions. Successful retirement savings programs must foster self-control.
Table of Contents |May 1996
Schuller International Thrift Plan
In planning an employee communication and education campaign, be sure to set definite goals. And remember to first train the trainers.
Table of Contents |May 1996
New York City’s Deferred Compensation Plan
How communication and education can help boost employee participation and encourage more aggressive investment.
Table of Contents |May 1996
Saving: The Problem; Tax Reform: The Solution?
Tax incentives to increase saving have never proven they can work, and new proposals like the flat tax are unlikely to do better.
Table of Contents |May 1996
Alliances Sharpen Their Attack
Large and mid-sized defined contribution plans want multi-family investment options. They also want administration and recordkeeping tailored to their specialized needs. Increasingly, they are getting these from alliances.
Table of Contents |May 1996
Boston Partners: Desi Heathwood & Bill Carter: Plan Sponsor Defined Benefit Managers of the Year
Plan Sponsor's Defined Benefit Manager of the Year award recognizes achievement that sets a manager apart from its peers. The award is given not just for superior performance....
Table of Contents |May 1996
University Endowments Invest in Hedge Funds
"We're not allowed to say the `H' word," confirms Jay Yoder, an investment analyst at the $380 million Vassar College endowment. In the ivory tower world of endowment...
Table of Contents |May 1996
Early Warnings
PBGC initiates stricter policy on spin-offs that create pension underfundings
Table of Contents |May 1996
Participants More Likely to Roll Over Lump Sum Distributions
Participants More Likely to Roll Over Lump Sum Distributions
Table of Contents |May 1996
Alpha GICs
Why swapping market returns for managers' alpha is not catching on
Table of Contents |May 1996
Union Leaders’ 1996 Goals
New focus on preserving, expanding pension benefits
Table of Contents |May 1996
Tired of a Game That’s Too Difficult to Win?
Can institutional investors pick active managers who will beat the market consistently?