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Plan sponsor priorities for 2024: Top 401(k) areas of focus to match participant needs

By Kristen Beckman

Target date funds are becoming a crowded space in the marketplace and managers are looking for ways to differentiate their products through personalization and retirement income, says a Mercer report.

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March 14, 2024

UnitedHealth Group had 'its hand in the cookie jar,' said judge in its ERISA lawsuit

A federal judge didn't mince words when he denied the company's motion for summary judgment in the class-action lawsuit, filed on behalf of the firm's current and former employees, alleging its CFO violated his fiduciary duties.

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March 14, 2024

DOL sends controversial new fiduciary rule to White House for review

The Department of Labor sent its fourth attempt of a new fiduciary rule, which would broaden the definition of who qualifies as a fiduciary, to the White House Office of Management and Budget for final review.

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March 13, 2024

'Unready' for retirement: Employee financial wellness needs and expectations in 2024

Workers' emergency funds are being depleted, prompting them to prematurely tap into their retirement savings, as employee financial wellness has continued to trend downward, leading to increased instability, says a new report.

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March 12, 2024

Plan sponsors need to raise their game in 2024: Personalization is key to 401(k)s

Retirement plan design is moving away from a one-size-fits-all environment to emphasize individuals' unique needs and improve participant access, however, employers must be sure not to confuse participants with too many options.

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March 11, 2024

Employees have a new attitude about investing: 7 key retirement trends for 2024

Employers are not "responsible for providing for my retirement," say employees, and only 1 in 4 is comfortable leaving money in former employer plans, however, they are more open to employer involvement, says a new report.

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March 08, 2024

Starter 401(k): A fast, simple, budget-conscious solution for small employers

If small businesses are going to win the talent retention battle in 2024, they may want to offer a retirement benefit that streamlines two of the most significant barriers to offering a plan: cost and ease of administration.

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March 07, 2024

Student loan matching benefit: How SECURE 2.0 now makes it easier to implement

Under a SECURE 2.0 provision that just went into effect in January, qualified student loan repayments may now count as elective deferrals for 401(k) matching contributions from employers.

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Plan sponsor priorities for 2024: Top 401(k) areas of focus to match participant needs

Social Security Chief vows to fix the agency's 'cruel-hearted' overpayment clawbacks

Taxing time: 4 ways employers can support employees throughout tax season

Recommended Just For You

Defined Contribution Stories

UnitedHealth Group had 'its hand in the cookie jar,' said judge in its ERISA lawsuit

DOL sends controversial new fiduciary rule to White House for review

'Unready' for retirement: Employee financial wellness needs and expectations in 2024

Plan sponsors need to raise their game in 2024: Personalization is key to 401(k)s

Employees have a new attitude about investing: 7 key retirement trends for 2024

Starter 401(k): A fast, simple, budget-conscious solution for small employers

Student loan matching benefit: How SECURE 2.0 now makes it easier to implement