NEWS
HSAs: the next big thing in retirement planning?
Plan sponsors are starting to see HSAs as investment vehicles, not just cash balances used to pay out-of-pocket medical costs.
A multitude of threats to retirement system
Regardless of which political party prevails in next month's midterm elections, Democrats and Republicans alike understand that one way to fatten the government's wallet is by cutting retirement tax incentives.
Savers want it easy
Inertia can be turned into an ally with the mojo of behavioral economics.
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New fiduciary rule will hurt retirement, CFDD panelists say
While consumer advocates favor a stricter approach – which would compel brokers to act in a client's best interest – much of the financial lobby is dead-set against them.
Making the case for active plan management
Decades old, the debate over passive investment strategies vs. active isn't about to die down anytime soon.
BLOGS
The coming nationalization of retirement
A government takeover will have devastating consequences – not only to the industry itself, but to the average American worker.
5 questions about retirement
My first full day at CFDD 2014 raised more questions than answers for this admitted retirement plan layman.
3(16)s: Prudent course or invitation for mischief?
With the right provider, a plan sponsor can find plenty of help and relief in a 3(16) arrangement. But be careful who you pick for the job.
Plenty to keep the ERISA lawyers busy
Some of the same plaintiffs' firms behind the biggest 401(k) lawsuits are now getting creative and more sophisticated, and returning to courtrooms with new allegations that will take more time and money to defend.
6 principles behind the art of 401(k) persuasion
Everybody talks about better preparing 401(k) savers for retirement, but it's very difficult to actually accomplish the task.
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