PLANSPONSOR Magazine

COVER

Sidebar: Plan Sponsor Pay And Perks

The job of managing a long-horizon trust has never
ranked near the top in terms of compensation. But, it may be
turning into a relative oasis of stablity.

UpFront |February 2002

Out With The Old!

Sponsors vigilant about replacing the 30-year Treasury benchmark
UpFront |February 2002

POBs: Alive And Well?

Interest payments on pension obligation bonds strain some plan sponsors
UpFront |February 2002

Sparing The Ax

Some companies resist layoffs despite economic gloom
Feature |February 2002

Sidebar: Look For…

Will key professionals remain in the shop? Look at incentive payouts, golden handcuffs, and vesting schedules of key professionals. Ask for compensation schedules to be worded in terms...
(k)Plans |February 2002

Embracing the ESOP

It's easier to deduct dividends paid on company stock held in ESOPs
Asset Mix |February 2002

Service Me…

The challenge of retaining assets when performance lags
Asset Mix |February 2002

Stepping Up Enhanced

Enhanced-index managers using new strategies to lure sponsors
Running the Fund |February 2002

Cash Alternative

Dipping intoDB assets to fund pay raises, 401(k)-like matches
Total Benefits |February 2002

Partnering Up

Why plan sponsors have been offering employees domestic-partner benefits at a galloping pace
Q/A |February 2002

Rebalancing Act

Why one plan is using a volatility-based rebalancing discipline
Rules/Regs |February 2002

Saving The “Titanic”

Bush Commission's proposals add elements to the Social Security debate
Game Plan |February 2002

Topping It Up

Fledgling pharmaceutical maker enhances 401(k) package
Done Deal |February 2002

Non-Profit Profits

403(b) plan saves big on investment management
Black Box |February 2002

Choice Hybrid?

Cash balance plan with a twist
Web Watch |February 2002

Roth – Or Regular?

Calculators can help your participants choose an IRA