401k participation rates during the pandemic show some surprising trends.  In 2020, 401k participation rates during the pandemic shows that the pre-retirement age skews younger.  Despite the Covid-19 pandemic, ...

A recent plan sponsor survey reveals fiduciary relationship value.  More retirement plan sponsors and retirement plan committees are recognizing the importance of getting help.  It arrives from outside consultants ...

Retirement readiness plans are not the chief concern for most business owners. The majority of companies are staying the course when it comes to their retirement readiness plans.  This ...

Financial literacy is the first step in achieving financial wellness.  Without financial literacy the average employee will have a difficult time grasping the concepts associated with being financially well.  ...

Qualified Default Investment Alternatives have been used in retirement plans for over ten years.  They were established to provide some direction and safety to plan participants and plan sponsors.  ...

  Retirement committee members accept a substantial amount of responsibility when overseeing the investment of retirement plan assets.  Retirement Committees are increasingly considering professional plan fiduciaries to oversee retirement ...

Legislative Stimulus Package Passes During TPSU Virtual Town Hall Meeting last week. Over 1,300 plan sponsors and plan fiduciaries joined The Plan Sponsor University for the TPSU Virtual Town ...

Fiduciary Responsibility Unclear When Handling Participant Data? Ask the Lawyer By Carol Buckmann Fiduciary responsibility has blurred-lines around the use of participant data. Can your vendors use participant data ...

Retirement Committee Education Can Meet Training Needs By Carol Buckmann Retirement Committee Education can prove to be a priceless asset for your company. Do you serve on your company’s ...

Future Self Images Broaden the Minds of  Plan Participants Future self Images make an impact when people are pondering retirement years and saving for retirement. Future self images send ...