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JCPenney Offloads $2.8 Billion in Pension Liabilities

Retirement Plans

JCPenney Offloads $2.8 Billion in Pension Liabilities

The transfer deal with annuities provider Athene Holdings will ensure that about 30,000 participants in JCPenney's pension plan continue to get benefits.

By Matthew Heller | April 2, 2021

Into the Sunset: The Quiz

Retirement Plans

Into the Sunset: The Quiz

Do you know these basic retirement-related facts?

By CFO Staff | October 12, 2020

Kroger to Contribute up to $1B to Pension Plan

Retirement Plans

Kroger to Contribute up to $1B to Pension Plan

The contribution will "significantly address" the underfunding of the plan, which, as of Dec. 31, had a funding ratio of 75.8%.

By Matthew Heller | July 17, 2017

Trump’s Pension Policy

Retirement Plans

Trump’s Pension Policy

If Trump shelves the new fiduciary rule, brokers might seek out deals that pay them best, rather than act in the best interests of sponsors and employees.

By Rob Massa | December 9, 2016

Finance Roundup for Executives

Corporate Finance

Finance Roundup for Executives

Be informed, get involved, and shape the world through finance. Read CFO.com's most recent headlines and standout stories.

By Kerry Maruna | April 4, 2016

Seeking a Glide Path

Retirement Plans

Seeking a Glide Path

Finance executives are working to bring their companies’ pension funds to a safe landing, according to a new study.

By Josh Hyatt and David W. Owens | October 26, 2015

J.C. Penney Cuts Pension Plan Liability by Up to 35%

Retirement Plans

J.C. Penney Cuts Pension Plan Liability by Up to 35%

The retailer has completed a lump-sum offer to retirees and will annuitize other obligations through a deal with Prudential.

By Matthew Heller | October 2, 2015

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

Pension Advisers Talk Like CFOs

Risk Management

Pension Advisers Talk Like CFOs

Institutional investment services providers are ditching their jargon and talking about the influence of investment risk on financial measures like free cash flow and earnings per share.

By David McCann | July 10, 2013

The Great Pension Derisking

Retirement Plans

The Great Pension Derisking

Stung by funding shortfalls time and again, companies are using a variety of tactics to lighten their pension burdens for good.

By Russ Banham | April 15, 2013

In the Fast Lane at GM

In the Fast Lane at GM

Dan Ammann is wasting no time in his quest to make the auto giant a leaner, financially savvier machine.

By Edward Teach | February 7, 2013

Pension Windfall May Surprise Some CFOs

Risk Management

Pension Windfall May Surprise Some CFOs

The method for calculating minimum annual contributions has changed in plan sponsors’ favor.

By David McCann | January 30, 2013

Applied to Pensions, Risk Is a Four-Letter Word

Risk Management

Applied to Pensions, Risk Is a Four-Letter Word

While transferring pension-plan peril is appealing, there are some precautions companies should be aware of.

By Susan Mangiero and Nancy G. Ross | November 8, 2012

Retirement: A Recalculated Risk

Retirement Plans

Retirement: A Recalculated Risk

Most CFOs expect employees &spamp;#8212; even those with traditional pension plans &spamp;#8212; to delay retirement.

By Josh Hyatt and David W. Owens | August 1, 2012

Ford’s Risky Pension Gambit

Ford’s Risky Pension Gambit

The automaker, claimed to be the first plan sponsor to offer retirees the option of taking a lump-sum payout versus an annuity, could be victimized by the choices they make.

By David McCann | May 8, 2012