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How to De-risk a Pension Plan in 2019

Retirement Plans

How to De-risk a Pension Plan in 2019

Several recent changes in law and regulations have altered the calculation of a plan's future liabilities, mostly in plan sponsors' favor.

By David McCann | March 25, 2019

FedEx Makes Largest Pension Annuity Purchase in Years

Risk Management

FedEx Makes Largest Pension Annuity Purchase in Years

The $6 billion deal could be a harbinger of more such asset de-risking moves by other defined-benefit plan sponsors.

By Justin Owens | May 10, 2018

Big Pension Funding Opportunity Is At Hand

Risk Management

Big Pension Funding Opportunity Is At Hand

There's plenty of time left to save bucks on 2017 taxes by accelerating pension contributions, but beware surpassing the 100%-funded level.

By Brian Donohue | February 1, 2018

How to Optimize a 401(k) Plan for Employer, Employees

Retirement Plans

How to Optimize a 401(k) Plan for Employer, Employees

It's not just about making a DC plan look more like a DB plan; take a look at market-return cash balance plans.

By John Lowell | December 6, 2016

Employers Plan to Bump Up 401(k) Contributions

Retirement Plans

Employers Plan to Bump Up 401(k) Contributions

"There is growing recognition that there must be more of a shared responsibility around retirement outcomes," says Vanguard.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | May 1, 2015

Pension Funds: Eliminate the Negative

Pension Funds: Eliminate the Negative

A new strategy reduces pension funds’ risks, but it has a cost.

By Economist Staff | October 30, 2014