Even better, it’s not a new trend. “The report shows PBGC’s insurance programs are financially sound and continue to grow stronger,” says the agency in the PBGC 2024 Annual Report. And it notes that ...

Part II of a two-part series discusses more common practices in the retirement industry that can be questioned. Editor’s Note: This is Part II in a two-part series about practices and trends in the ...

Large Food Retail Company. Employees are engaged when they have to be, not when it’s best for them. They want to know about their health benefits when they need them. They want to know about their 401 ...

Technical innovation can boost a service provider and its platform, and an expert panel recently highlighted its importance and role in building a business, as well as serving clients — and ultimately ...

Student loan matching and in-plan emergency savings — sometimes called pension-linked emergency savings accounts (PLESA) or side-car accounts — are among the most popular SECURE 2.0 features, reports ...

As background, a lame-duck [1] session is the period after an election when the current Congress returns to wrap up any unfinished business before the start of the next session of Congress. The ...

October was bountiful for private-sector pension plans, with analysts showing gains and improved funded status.

The Retirement Security Rule is all but certain to be abandoned by a Trump-Vance administration. DOL funding bills originating from the Republican-controlled House have called for it to be defunded ...

The effect of the Windfall Elimination Provision on Social Security beneficiaries is most pronounced in northeastern, central, and western states, reports the Congressional Research Service.

Optional provisions of SECURE 2.0 are proving popular among nonprofit organizations, which are expanding eligibility to participate in their 403(b) plans, adding automatic enrollment to provide ...

Innovative and forward-thinking practices are key to increasing participation in retirement plans and expanding retirement plan coverage, experts suggest.

Scott continued that access to retirement plan coverage through employer-sponsored plans is higher than participation in them. Crane indicated agreement, remarking that it’s “great that we’re talking ...