PLANSPONSOR Magazine

COVER

The Plot to Kill the 401(k)

Those rumors that the new Congress may kill 401(k)
plans may be just that—but Washington appears ready to think
about making some substantial changes

War Stories |December 2008

December 2008

We all have them: those front-line experiences that are inevitable when one deals with the variety—and sensitivity—of issues associated with human beings and critical life events.
Bells & Whistles |December 2008

December 2008

Each month, Bells & Whistles highlights recent product introductions that plan sponsors may find of interest.
Feature |December 2008

The Spectre of Audits

Sponsors preparing for new 403(b) regs should anticipate stepped-up IRS compliance efforts
(k)Plans |December 2008

Rough Cuts

Few companies have reduced their 401(k) matches yet, but more are considering the possibility
Asset Mix |December 2008

Seismic Shifts

The current market volatility, combined­ with the Pension Protection Act (PPA) mandate to curb smoothing­ of pension­ plans' assets and liabilities­, apparently­ have motivated some corporate­ sponsors­ to...
Running the Fund |December 2008

Borrowed Timing

Is securities lending secure?
Case Sensitive |December 2008

Replacement Parse

Robert Edwards vs. Harleysville National Bank, 87-3987
Rules/Regs |December 2008

Day Brake?

The Texas management consultant whose name has been attached to a landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling on participants' legal rights to pursue fiduciary breach claims has no regrets.
Barry's Pickings |December 2008

Another Symposium on Pension Finance

This discussion between Enthusius (in hospital), Economicus, and Skepticus (the narrator) follows up on their earlier dialogue, "The Symposium on Pension Finance."
Saxon Angle |December 2008

Bail Bonds?

It is not clear if the financial bailout legislation bails out pension plans