Opinions

Jay Schmitt, with Strategic Benefits Advisors, discusses plan sponsor considerations for benefits that help employees with student loan debt.

Lisa Woll, CEO of US SIF, discusses how inconsistent guidance has hindered the inclusion of sustainable investing options in defined contribution plans, but there is hope that a...

Syed Nishat, with Wall Street Alliance Group, discusses potential effects on retirement plans if President Joe Biden is able to move forward his legislative agenda.

Peg Knox, with the Defined Contribution Institutional Investment Association (DCIIA), says plan sponsors have many things to review before selecting a managed account for their DC plan.

Michael Barry, president of O3 Plan Advisory Services LLC, discusses the political back and forth that occurs when administrations change, and the resulting lack of clear rules.

Michael Barry, president of O3 Plan Advisory Services LLC, argues that the U.S. Supreme Court, now has an opportunity to provide much needed answers to DC plan fiduciaries.

Former PBGC Director Charles E.F. Millard discusses the benefits of automatic IRAs and the downfalls of eliminating tax incentives for retirement saving.

Peg Knox, with the Defined Contribution Institutional Investment Association (DCIIA), discusses what plan sponsors should consider before implementing an income solution.

Michael Barry, president of O3 Plan Advisory Services LLC, debates whether the 401(k) system is fair or unfair and offers three ideas for making the system more just.

Andrew A. Adams, with Strategic Benefits Advisors, explains the unexpected near- and long-term costs that often arise when converting to a new plan provider.

Michael Barry, president of O3 Plan Advisory Services LLC, expresses his belief that no substantive retirement policy change will come from either presidential candidate.

Carol Buckmann, with Cohen & Buckmann P.C., explains legislative provisions or official guidance related to the COVID-19 pandemic that affect retirement and health plan sponsors.

In this opinion article from Sheila Frierson with Computershare, she discusses five factors to consider for rewarding front-line employees during this period of economic difficulty.

Behavioral biases in financial decisionmaking should be considered when conveying important plan-related messages to employees.

James Denison, with HealthSavings, discusses how using a dedicated HSA provider can help employees better understand the mechanics of, and how to use, HSAs.

Ben Lewis, with TIAA, discusses why it may be a good time for plan sponsors to review their plans and how to do so.

Michael Barry, president of O3 Plan Advisory Services LLC, discusses how the “circle of life” relates to retirement security.

Mindy Zatto and Mary Shah, with Strategic Benefits Advisors, discuss how keeping up with pension plan participants’ marital status can reduce instances of ‘lost’ participants and misstated liabilities.

Matt Gray, with Allianz Life, discusses why DC plan sponsors should consider guaranteed income products for their plans after passage of the SECURE Act.