401(k)

High Court to Hear ERISA Fiduciary Breach Case
Retirement Plans

High Court to Hear ERISA Fiduciary Breach Case

The Supreme Court agrees to consider the case of Edison International employees who claim the company provided "imprudent plan investments."
By Matthew Heller | October 2, 2014
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Once More Unto the Fiduciary Breach
Workplace Issues

Once More Unto the Fiduciary Breach

A class-action suit highlights potential fiduciary risks for 401(k) plan sponsors.
By David McCann | July 18, 2014
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The 15-Minute 401(k) Plan Review
Risk & Compliance

The 15-Minute 401(k) Plan Review

If you're a plan fiduciary but not familiar with these issues and documents, it may be time to brush up on ERISA.
By Kurt Winiecki | May 8, 2014
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Will the ‘myRA’ Help Companies Cut Retirement-Plan Costs?
Retirement Plans

Will the ‘myRA’ Help Companies Cut Retirement-Plan Costs?

It's happened before, when the 401(k) replaced pension plans as the chief retirement-funding vehicle.
By David McCann | January 29, 2014
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401(k)s: Time For a Checkup
The Economy

401(k)s: Time For a Checkup

Make sure your company’s 401(k) plan enables employees to secure a healthy retirement.
By Edward Teach | December 3, 2013
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Let’s Operate 401(k) Plans as True Retirement Plans
Retirement Plans

Let’s Operate 401(k) Plans as True Retirement Plans

A defined-contribution retirement plan should not be just a savings vehicle. It should also generate retirement income.
By Anna Rappaport and Steve Vernon | November 26, 2013
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Sponsors Juice Up 401(k) Plans
The Economy

Sponsors Juice Up 401(k) Plans

Companies are responding to the retirement crisis by beefing up their defined contribution plans, new research suggests.
By David McCann | November 20, 2013
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For Performance, 401(k) Plans Can’t Touch Pensions
Retirement Plans

For Performance, 401(k) Plans Can’t Touch Pensions

A new analysis shows that the performance gap in 2011, the most recent year for which research is complete, was the most in almost 20 years.
By David McCann | May 28, 2013
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Small Companies May Have to Offer IRAs
Tax

Small Companies May Have to Offer IRAs

The federal government proposes to mandate that small businesses automatically enroll workers who have shunned participation in 401(k) plans into payroll-funded individual retirement accounts.
By David McCann | April 11, 2013
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Fixing a Small-Biz 401(k) Plan
Staffing

Fixing a Small-Biz 401(k) Plan

It’s not easy for a small company to eliminate hidden fees that rob employees of their retirement savings. But be persistent, and you will win your workers’ loyalty.
By Will Akerlof | January 8, 2013
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A November Surprise?
Retirement Plans

A November Surprise?

New 401(k) disclosure regulations could cause a stir in November.
By Bonnie Evans | September 1, 2012
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When Is a Group Not a Group?
Retirement Plans

When Is a Group Not a Group?

The Labor Department issues important guidance on what constitutes a valid multiple-employer 401(k) plan.
By Jeff Mamorsky | June 13, 2012
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Time’s Up on 401(k) Fee-Disclosure Compliance
Risk Management

Time’s Up on 401(k) Fee-Disclosure Compliance

With the new regulations set to take effect on July 1, new potential breaches of fiduciary duty are looming.
By Jeff Mamorsky | May 15, 2012
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Company Hit for $35 Million in 401(k) Fee Case
Risk Management

Company Hit for $35 Million in 401(k) Fee Case

Among other breaches of fiduciary duty, ABB Inc. failed to monitor recordkeeping fees and revenue-sharing payments to its retirement plan's trust company.
By Jeff Mamorsky | April 11, 2012
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