Tag: Defined contribution

Fees are often thought of as the prevailing factor in most retirement investment decisions, but new research suggests the destination of an IRA rollover is determined by more...

California Senate Bill 1234, known as the Secure Choice Retirement Savings Act, is now law. 

The SmartDollar solution was created by author and national radio show host Dave Ramsey and is aimed at boosting financial wellness both inside and outside the employer-sponsored retirement...

However, only 24% of workers are covered by a pension.

The lawsuit alleges the nursing home and its chief officer diverted millions of dollars from the company’s retirement plan to a religious corporation and to themselves.

Encouraging plan sponsors to think about the decumulation phase.

Two leading executives discussed the new fiduciary rule, retirement readiness, income and more.

They say they do not see the value and that the fees are too expensive.

They also believe that balances should be translated into income streams.

Defined contribution plan participant experience expert expresses real confidence in the industry’s ability to “solve the portability problem.”

Gen Xers show the most concern about depleting retirement funds too early, and they are the least interested in being involved in their investments, a survey finds.

Participants 'unsure' about their retirement prospects admit they need knowledge about investing and haven't calculated how much they need to retire, and they are less engaged in their...

Colleges and universities, having fully embraced defined contribution plans, are also seeking out expert advice. 

By comparison, ICI data shows that plans of all sizes pay an average of 1.29% in fees.

That is followed by Social Security being reduced or ceasing to exist.

Vanguard recommends three actions parents can take to lower their tuition bill.

SEI held a webinar looking at how DC plans are changing and what this means for plan sponsors

“It is almost akin to buying fiduciary insurance,” says Tod Ruble with Custodia Financial. “Plan sponsors are maintaining fiduciary obligations and improving outcomes for participants.”

While pension plans are far more prevalent among non-profits compared with for-profit employers, they’re still only available to a minority of non-profit staff.