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The push to allow CITs in 403(b)s
A bipartisan bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code hints at more attention to the issue, according to a report from Morningstar
Tax refunds for IRAs? How about groceries instead?
If the CARES Act stimulus checks are any indication, more people will need the money for basic expenses
MassMutual looks to sell retirement biz: report
The financial services firm sold its OppenheimerFunds business a couple of years ago
401(k) data-sharing one step closer, thanks to Spark and DCIIA
Data may be the new currency for the defined-contribution plan industry, but a common format to share information about plans and participants has faced hurdles
Former plan participants file suit against giant ad agency
The 401(k) plan of Aegis Media Americas is charged with not using less expensive funds
Annuities group wants 401(k)s for all — including cannabis workers
The Insured Retirement Institute wants mandatory retirement plan coverage for most businesses, but similar legislation has been floated in the past
Retirement plan providers must grow and offer more services, Cerulli says
Current market dynamics favor 'an oligarchy of plan providers,' according to the report.
The danger of focusing on retirement plan participant outcomes
While some plan advisers talk about shifting their focus, few have changed their business models to reflect this new focus.
401(k) plans are an illusion
The participants are what matter, not the plan
Cybersecurity is a ticking time bomb for 401(k)s
Advisers need to understand the issues, the risks and the roles of each of the parties in the 401(k) food chain that handle data, especially participant data
Investigation into 403(b) costs, sales could be an A+ for teachers
The Wild, Wild West of retirement savings desperately needs reform.
Trump administration wants to kill California’s auto-IRA program
The administration argued in a court filing that auto-IRAs are preempted by federal retirement law
SECURE Act could ruin your 401(k)
Congress is considering tweaking the popular retirement plan to encourage annuities
Startup offers financing for employee stock purchase plans
Such plans, which enroll only about a third of eligible workers, offer the 'purest form' of arbitrage, according to startup's founder
California wins auto-IRA lawsuit
The case, the first to address the issue of ERISA pre-emption, is a positive sign for other states.
Cybersecurity poses strain between plan sponsors, record keepers
Vendors reluctant to provide details on cyberdefenses.
Couple indicted for stealing $14.5 million from retirement plans
Husband and wife served as third-party administrator to retirement plans they allegedly looted for personal gain.
Taxpayer lobbying group sues to kill California automatic retirement savings plan
Suit argues that the California Secure Choice program is preempted by ERISA.
Participants’ personal debt gains attention
Sponsors see debt as major hurdle curbing retirement readiness.
Retirement plan advisers need to start marketing to providers
Providers are being forced to make tough decisions on which advisers they can support.
