How do I Encourage Participation in the 401k? 401k participation is not automatic just because the company offers a 401k plan.  Retirement plans are offered by many large employers, ...

Millennials Delaying Milestones and Retirement Savings Millennials delaying their decision to save for retirement continues to be a challenge for employers. The results of a new Ernst & Young ...

401k Lawsuits Deserve Attention from Plan Sponsor 401k lawsuits are on the rise. However, the legal responsibilities associated with 401k lawsuits are not always crystal clear.  Plan fiduciaries who ...

401k Fiduciary Lawsuit Highlights Fee Benchmarking 401k Fiduciary Lawsuit concerns are driving behavior and practices among Retirement Plan Committees.  Fiduciary responsibility is something employers should be hyper-vigilant about since ...

Gamification Retirement Planning Engages Employees Gamification retirement planning is on the rise.  It has become the latest way to inject fun into retirement planning today; a task, admittedly, many ...

Employee Benefit Packages Need Strong Communications Employee benefit packages are a key differentiator in today’s ultra-tight labor market. At 4.4%, unemployment currently sits at a 4-year low in the ...

Financial Literacy Awareness and Wage Increases Would Complement Policy Moves Financial literacy awareness and wage stagnation are contributing factors in how much an employee can save for their retirement ...

Retirement Plan Goals Should Mirror Corporate Goals Retirement plan goals and strategies supported by good plan design will make a significant impact on participant outcomes.  Plan sponsors should consider ...

Financial Literacy Awareness Needed by Employees Financial literacy awareness, if done right, can help change the wealth trajectory of America’s workers and set them on a course for a ...

Managing Workplace Stress Comes with Benefits Managing workplace stress continues to be important to employees and employers.  Financial wellness programs are quickly becoming the go-to-strategy for managing workplace stress. ...