PLANSPONSOR Magazine
COVER
Looking to the Stars
The
concept of looking to the stars to chart a course is certainly not a new one.
Since ancient times, people have relied on astronomy in place of compasses and
maps.
Cover
Cover
Improving participant outcomes through plan design
Editorial
Editorial
Stacking Up
Although every company—and therefore retirement plan program—has its own unique set of...
UpFront
UpFront
Fee for All
Study finds decrease in DC plan ‘all-in’ fees
UpFront |Magazine, November 2012
Healthy, Wealthy and Wise
Allocating for health care coverage in retirement
UpFront |Magazine, November 2012
Custom-made TDFs
Personalizing target-date funds creates better outcomes
UpFront |Magazine, November 2012
Social Security Stats
Social Security still a component of retirement planning for most
UpFront |Magazine, November 2012
Amending Multiemployer Pensions
Altering the term of a plan isn’t a fiduciary act
UpFront |Magazine, November 2012
While the Getting’s Good?
Research cautions against retiring in a good economy
UpFront |Magazine, November 2012
Unforeseen Consequences
Funding stabilization may distract pensions from risk
UpFront |Magazine, November 2012
Emotions Rule
… and have a very definite effect on investment choices
Survey Says |Magazine, November 2012
Survey Says
How Will Your Participants React to Fee Disclosures?
Bells & Whistles |Magazine, November 2012
Bells & Whistles
Each month, Bells & Whistles highlights recent product introductions that plan sponsors may find of interest. More information about these announcements can be found on www.plansponsor.com. If you...
Head of the Class |Magazine, November 2012
The Best Circles
High-yield strategies have bordered on spectacular—for now
The Bottom Line |Magazine, November 2012
Future Shock
Income replacement figures will help participants prepare for retirement
Case Sensitive |Magazine, November 2012
Statute of Limitations
Dominic Cataldo, et al., v. United States Steel Corporation, et al., No. 10-3583
Barry's Pickings |Magazine, November 2012
Morality Play
It’s time for the Fed to provide a fair rate of return to savers
Saxon Angle |Magazine, November 2012
Questionable Response
Does FAQ 39 really address the brokerage window issue?
Just out of Reish |Magazine, November 2012
The Not-So-Fine Print
Fiduciaries have a duty to understand provider agreements
Second Opinions |Magazine, November 2012
To-Do List, Part 1
ACA requirements to consider for 2012 and 2013
Education/Advice |Magazine, November 2012
Good Form
Beneficiary designation should not be an afterthought
Tidbits |Magazine, November 2012
Tidbits
Some quotes, survey statistics and musings to use in employee communications, or just as a break in the grind.