Tag: 401(k)

A new Hewitt Associates study of the Roth 401(k) feature found that 29% of mid- to large-sized employers offer it and 25% are very or somewhat likely to...

Research done by Anova Consulting Group shows how properly training new, small-market plan sponsors is imperative for advisers and plan providers to achieve client satisfaction. 

An analysis from Financial Finesse finds employees reported more financial stress in Q2 2010, but instead of retreating in fear, they were called to action.

A survey by Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies released this week shows a grave lack of understanding about retirement planning among working women, but highlights a willingness to...

Older workers’ confidence in their ability to retire comfortably has rebounded modestly in the past year, although confidence levels remain well below those prior to the financial crisis.

With the introduction of several new initiatives and a new VP, The Hartford Financial Services Group plans to grow their middle market business for 401(k) defined contribution and...

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is looking for some input on Roth 401(k)s.

John Hancock Retirement Plan Services (RPS) announced it will offer two suites of Lifecycle portfolios, providing participants a choice in 401(k) asset allocation options.

Last week, Fidelity published some data from their quarterly analysis of participant activity.    

Approximately 90% of ESOP Association members surveyed reported having retirement savings plans in addition to the ESOP (employee stock ownership plan) including 401(k) plans, pension plans, stock purchase...

The Profit Sharing/401k Council of America (PSCA) has unveiled its 2010 401(k) Day campaign with the theme of "401(k) Day... Taking You There."

General Dynamics Corporation and Fiduciary Asset Management (FAMCO) have agreed to a $15.1-million settlement of a 401(k) excessive fee lawsuit.

A federal judge in Ohio ruled that a 401(k) profit-sharing plan and two participants can press forward with their lawsuit alleging that Principal Life Insurance Co. breached its...

A new survey reveals that 401(k) participants don’t know as much about plan fees and investing as employers think they do.

A majority of large employers now automatically enroll workers into their 401(k) plans, according to a new survey by Towers Watson.

A new survey indicates three-out-of-four (77%) U.S. adults support the concept of modifying the 401(k) retirement plan system to specify that employer contributions be used to provide a...

A new Senate proposal would allow certain employees to roll over amounts from their (401)k retirement plans to a Roth savings account.

A new study suggests that many providers are effectively ignoring their own counsel about targeting products, messaging, and communication approaches to distinct demographic segments. 

Ascensus announced  it has partnered with ENT Resources Inc. (ENTRI), the for-profit subsidiary of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery to deliver retirement plans to the...