PLANSPONSOR Magazine

Insights |October-November 2022

Say What?

“Economists Say, ‘Enjoy Your Youth and Save Later,’” reads the headline of a recent story on our website. Research published in the Journal of Retirement argues that workers...
Industry Analysis |October-November 2022

Sponsors on the Periphery

Unlike 401(k) plans, not all 403(b) plans are subject to Employee Retirement Income Security Act regulations. A 403(b) plan is exempt from ERISA if the sponsoring employer meets...
Rules/Regs |October-November 2022

More From Washington and the Courts

ERIC Calls for SECURE 2.0 To Pass This YearThe ERISA [Employee Retirement Income Security Act] Industry Committee released a letter addressed to Congress that detailed its recommendations and...
UpFront |October-November 2022

Obstacles to HSA Investment

Morningstar’s “2022 Health Savings Account Landscape” reports that HSAs have grown at a 31% rate over the past 15 years. Yet, “[their] use could improve, as only 9%...
UpFront |October-November 2022

Student Loan Forgiveness and Retirement

Alight Solutions is urging plan sponsors to champion the idea that participants should allocate any additional income released from student loan forgiveness to their retirement account.The firm’s “2021...
UpFront |October-November 2022

Top Spenders

A report from the Public Retirement Research Lab and J.P. Morgan Asset Management found that public-sector workers whose primary retirement account is a defined benefit plan tend to...
Cover |October-November 2022

Deep Dive

Exploring TDFs, managed accounts and QDIAs to see what fiduciaries should know now
Cover |October-November 2022

When to Fade Equities

Too few sponsors recognize the glide path/career path connection.
Investments Special Issue︱ESG |October-November 2022

Participant ESG Demands

Will more plan sponsors be forced to act?
Investments Special Issue︱Fixed Income |October-November 2022

Managing Volatility

Retirement income could be a means of escape in turbulent times
Fiduciary Forum |October-November 2022

DB Plan Investments

Fiduciaries may look to alternative financial assets vs. mutual funds
Investments Special Issue︱Opinion |October-November 2022

Good Practices

An industry leader weighs in on plan governance and litigation.
Plan Profile |October-November 2022

Farmers First

This family-run company offers both a DC plan and an active DB plan.