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Preparing for the 403(b) Prototype Program

October 21, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR (b)lines) - One of the more significant changes included in final 403(b) regulations, which became effective in 2009, was the written plan requirement.
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IMHO: Catching Your Drift

October 19, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - I recently found myself driving in an unfamiliar city without the aid of a GPS (global positioning system). 

 

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Happy Birthday, NewsDash!

October 17, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Believe it or not, NewsDash just celebrated its twelfth anniversary!  
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IMHO: The IKEA “Experience”

October 12, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - We spent some time this past weekend getting my eldest daughter squared away in her new apartment.   
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IMHO: “Nigh” Five

October 5, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - A few weeks back, I offered some notions about what the next five years will bring in terms of industry trends.
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IMHO: “Better” Business

September 28, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - There was another judicial decision in another revenue-sharing case earlier this month – and another victory for a plan sponsor.

 

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IMHO: Working “Outs”?

September 20, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Last week the Senate Finance Committee held a hearing on “promoting retirement security.” 

 

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IMHO: Pay, "Back?"

September 15, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - During last week’s GOP presidential candidate debate Texas Governor Rick Perry grabbed headlines by reaffirming his position that Social Security is...

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(b)Mused: Risk Aversion

September 13, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR (b)lines) - While helping out my very ill father recently, I’ve had a glance at his personal finances. Sitting with him to pay some...