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Publisher: Federal Student Aid
COVID-19 Emergency Relief and Federal Student Aid | Federal Student Aid
The COVID-19 emergency relief for federal student loans includes a 0% interest rate, suspension of loan payments, and stopped collections on defaulted loans.The COVID-19 emergency relief for federal student loans includes a 0% interest rate, suspension of loan payments, and stopped collections on defaulted loans. -
Publisher: Hall Benefits Law
Defensive Plan Provisions Designed to Prevent ERISA Lawsuits
3 retirement plan provisions plan sponsors may consider to help protect against ERISA violations issues... These defensive provisions can include claims procedure requirements, plan limitation periods, mandatory arbitration clauses, and class...3 retirement plan provisions plan sponsors may consider to help protect against ERISA violations issues... These defensive provisions can include claims procedure requirements, plan limitation periods, mandatory arbitration clauses, and class... -
Publisher: PLANSPONSOR
Fee Considerations for Small Plans
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Publisher: Franklin Templeton
Voice of the American Worker Survey
This survey sponsored by Franklin Templeton was started with the goal of understanding the perspective of the modern American worker. 55% of employees want their employer to personalize their retirement benefits. They are also highly interested in f...This survey sponsored by Franklin Templeton was started with the goal of understanding the perspective of the modern American worker. 55% of employees want their employer to personalize their retirement benefits. They are also highly interested in f... -
Publisher: AllianceBernstein
Inside the Minds of Plan Participants
6 out of 10 participants don't understand what the "date" means in a Target Date Fund. AllianceBernstein's latest study dives into employee insights about their retirement savings6 out of 10 participants don't understand what the "date" means in a Target Date Fund. AllianceBernstein's latest study dives into employee insights about their retirement savings -
Publisher: Groom Law Group
DOL Threatens to Investigate Fiduciaries Over Cryptocurrency in 401(k)s
DOL threatens to investigate fiduciaries over cryptocurrency in 401(k)s... what employers need to know. One day after President Biden’s Executive Order on Ensuring Responsible Development of Digital Assets, the Department of Labor’s Employee...DOL threatens to investigate fiduciaries over cryptocurrency in 401(k)s... what employers need to know. One day after President Biden’s Executive Order on Ensuring Responsible Development of Digital Assets, the Department of Labor’s Employee... -
Publisher: PLANSPONSOR
Closer Workforce Examination Is Key to Plan Sponsor Goal-Setting
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Publisher: PLANSPONSOR
PRT Strategies for Active Participants
Pension risk transfers can leave many of your employees under your responsibility, but there are strategies to target this group. Check out your optionsPension risk transfers can leave many of your employees under your responsibility, but there are strategies to target this group. Check out your options -
Publisher: Pew Research Center
Majority of workers who quit a job in 2021 cite low pay, no opportunities for advancement, feeling disrespe...
A new Pew Research Center survey finds that low pay, a lack of opportunities for advancement and feeling disrespected at work are the top reasons why Americans quit their jobs last year.A new Pew Research Center survey finds that low pay, a lack of opportunities for advancement and feeling disrespected at work are the top reasons why Americans quit their jobs last year. -
Publisher: Retirement Clearinghouse
Consolidation is Vital to Reducing 401(k) Cybersecurity Risk
Account consolidation and auto-portability may be the key to lowering cybersecurity risks within 401(k) plans. Appealing to common sense, Ingalls notes that “fraud starts small” and that consolidation of small balance 401(k) accounts achieved v...Account consolidation and auto-portability may be the key to lowering cybersecurity risks within 401(k) plans. Appealing to common sense, Ingalls notes that “fraud starts small” and that consolidation of small balance 401(k) accounts achieved v... -
Publisher: InvestmentNews
ESG popular among young workers in public DC plans: EBRI report
ESG funds rank high among younger participants. Learn more here EBRI found that when ESG funds are included in public defined-contribution plans, they're used frequently by younger workersESG funds rank high among younger participants. Learn more here EBRI found that when ESG funds are included in public defined-contribution plans, they're used frequently by younger workers -
Publisher: PLANSPONSOR
Combatting Participants’ Misperceptions About TDFs
It’s important for participants to understand how target-date funds work so they don’t have a false sense of security about their retirement readiness.It’s important for participants to understand how target-date funds work so they don’t have a false sense of security about their retirement readiness. -
Publisher: Dufek and Co
401(k) Audit Blog
New audit standards for filing Form 5500 from a CPA firm specializing in 401(k) audits. Discusses areas of frequent non-compliance and offers proactive suggestions.New audit standards for filing Form 5500 from a CPA firm specializing in 401(k) audits. Discusses areas of frequent non-compliance and offers proactive suggestions. -
Publisher: National Association of Plan Advisors
How Simple Reframing Can Boost Retirement Savings
“Pennies” over “percent”? A new study finds that a simple change in information architecture, such as how the savings rate is framed, can lead to a significant boost in savings behavior among lower-income employees.“Pennies” over “percent”? A new study finds that a simple change in information architecture, such as how the savings rate is framed, can lead to a significant boost in savings behavior among lower-income employees. -
Publisher: 401K Specialist
IRS Finally Clarifies 401k RMD Calculations in Proposed Rule
On Wednesday, the IRS released proposed regulations to implement the SECURE Act’s age increase to RMD from qualified retirement accounts. IRS provides additional clarification on 401(k) Required Minimum Distribution calculations in the proposed ru...On Wednesday, the IRS released proposed regulations to implement the SECURE Act’s age increase to RMD from qualified retirement accounts. IRS provides additional clarification on 401(k) Required Minimum Distribution calculations in the proposed ru... -
Publisher: PLANSPONSOR
Finances, Student Loan Debt Putting a Strain on Employees
Employers should provide financial wellness programs that continuously engage employees, as employee stress has increased, especially among younger generations dealing with student loan debt. As student loan debt is causing more financial stress on ...Employers should provide financial wellness programs that continuously engage employees, as employee stress has increased, especially among younger generations dealing with student loan debt. As student loan debt is causing more financial stress on ... -
Publisher: PLANSPONSOR
Auto Re-enroll Bill Seeks to Improve Workers’ Long-Term Financial Stability
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Publisher: Capital Group
Women’s financial futures: Challenges and opportunities
Women have been most affected by COVID-19. Now they are adapting their financial philosophies and looking to take control of their financial futures. Women are prioritizing financial security and they are looking for these 4 types of engagements to ...Women have been most affected by COVID-19. Now they are adapting their financial philosophies and looking to take control of their financial futures. Women are prioritizing financial security and they are looking for these 4 types of engagements to ... -
Publisher: Trucker Huss
Missing Participants: The Search Continues
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