Opinions

It is the law of the land.

A former DOL solicitor and current ERISA attorney on why there may be a new wave of lawsuits on health plan expenditures and fees and how to prepare.

Regulations and guidance over the past decades have expanded and shrunk the definition of an ERISA investment advice fiduciary.

A new joint initiative aims to leverage retirement plan data to foster inclusive wealth creation.

How 401(k) loan insurance can maximize the power of automatic portability.

A new book from the Pension Research Council is for anyone interested in understanding the historical context, current practices and future prospects of ESG investing in the pension...

America has a retirement crisis, and SECURE 2.0 takes some important steps to address it, but they are not enough. 

There is no hiding from attacks on your plan’s technology and data. What are the most important steps you can take to stay prepared?

As larger numbers of Americans near retirement age, a renewed focus on retirement income is expected. 

A typical platform might use age and salary to generate investment recommendations. What additional factors could lead to more customized solutions?

Research by the DCIIA Retirement Research Center helps gauge attitudes about savings, spending and financial wellness in retirement.

Lew Minsky, with DCIIA, reviews questions defined contribution plan sponsors should ask when considering real estate investments for their plans.

Public plan sponsors must make their contributions, even in difficult times.

Lew Minsky, of DCIIA, offers four considerations for the Department of Labor’s rule about including environmental, social and governance factors in the evaluation of retirement plan investments.

DB plan sponsors need to ensure their liability-driven investing strategies are diversified and well-positioned for years to come.

Finding appropriate benchmarks for ESG investments in retirement plans will require careful consideration.

Indirect, tactical ways to move employees to make the best retirement savings decisions can help overcome behavioral biases.

John Ruth, with Build Asset Management, says low fixed-income returns and a need for more customization calls for more evaluation of and new solutions for target-date fund investments.

Mindy Zatto and Leslie Olds, with Strategic Benefits Advisors, discuss retirement plan committee structure and the importance of focusing on more than just investments.

David M. Blanchett, with PGIM DC Solutions, discusses how offering both TDFs and managed accounts in a retirement plan reduces the number of participants who self-direct investments.