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PLANSPONSOR Magazine
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COVER
Taking Shape
The dynamics at work in the retirement plan industry in the 25 years since PLANSPONSOR launched.
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UpFront
UpFront
Participation Paves the Way to Success
Studies find those who have never participated in employer-sponsored retirement plans are...
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Investment Focus
Investment Focus
What Lower Fees Reveal
As investment and recordkeeping costs retreat, questions arise.
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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.