The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued a request for information (RFI) about the use of brokerage windows, self-directed brokerage accounts, and similar features in 401(k)-type retirement plans.
Sponsors of terminated defined contribution (DC) plans can use new guidance from the Department of Labor (DOL) to satisfy the regulator’s expectations for finding and paying missing participants.
A new report from the U.S. Congress’ Joint Committee on Taxation offers a glimpse into the federal government’s perception of the tax benefits associated with retirement planning.
GRQ Investment Management alleges in a new lawsuit that Financial Engines, Inc. and its subsidiary advisory firm, violated two patents related to digital investment advice and managed accounts.
A federal court has found a wealth accumulation plan (WAP) offered to executives of RBC Capital Markets Corporation is a “pension plan” under the Employee Retirement Income Security...
A lower court applied the wrong standard when determining that R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company (RJR) proved its fiduciary breach did not cause losses to retirement plan participants, an...
The complexity of Social Security benefit formulas and insecurity about the program’s solvency make it difficult for individuals to factor it into their retirement income planning.
Annual filings always bring a swirl of activity, and July 31 is no different. It also brings a cloud of confusion for plan sponsors, according to Form 5500...
The Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) will conduct a webcast for small businesses and their retirement benefit services providers on August 6.