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Annuity in 401(k) Clothing
Next best thing to a pension, or just another tired solution in a box?
Court Dismisses Claims against Amgen in Stock-Drop Case
A federal court found no evidence that Amgen, Inc., breached its fiduciary duties by continuing to offer company stock in its retirement plans.
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The Path Ahead
Plan sponsors want more fee disclosure, and regulators will likely require it soon. That is both a threat and an opportunity for advisers.
practice management
B/D Advice
As retirement plan advisers increase in number, independent broker/dealers are building their support services
BofA Merrill Introduces Financial Wellness Tool
Bank of America Merrill Lynch is introducing a tool to its 401(k) plan sponsor clients designed to monitor and score the "financial wellness" of employees enrolled in their...
Nokia Focus of 401(k) Investigation
Yet another employer has fallen prey to the one-two punch of a sharp drop in stock price—and the sting of a 401(k) stock-drop lawsuit.
New Program Helps Advisers Manage 401(k) Assets of Individual Clients
Retirement Management Systems, Inc., said it launched an asset management program to help advisers manage the 401(k) assets of their clients.
A Fifth of Small-Business Owners Tap into 401(k)s
The recession has taken a toll on small-business owners' retirement savings and personal health, according to a new survey.
Great-West Appoints New Regional Sales Director
Great-West Retirement Services has appointed Jeff Baumgartner as regional sales director for its 401(k) business.
Great-West Adds Regional Sales Director for Wisconsin
Great-West Retirement Services has appointed Todd Thompson as regional sales director, to serve Wisconsin and surrounding markets.
CUNA Launches Stable Value Account for 401(k)s
CUNA Mutual Group has launched a fully guaranteed stable value account designed for 401(k) plans.
Schwab Finds Target-Date Funds Performed Well
In examining the performance of its suite of target-date funds during the previous two years, Schwab found many funds outperformed the overall market and recovered nearly all losses.
Americans Staying in the Workforce Longer
The labor-force participation rate is increasing for Americans ages 55 and older as they are faced with higher health costs and economic losses, according to a study published...
getting your money's worth
Pay Check
Sometimes, tracking your income can be the hardest part of serving the retirement plan market
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Buddy System
Retirement plan relationships are evolving from a casual give and take toward something more formal
Law Firm Investigates Toyota for ERISA Violations Related to Gas Pedal Defect
The Law Offices of Howard G. Smith has announced its investigation of potential violations of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act violations by Toyota Motor Corporation, related to...
Connecticut Resort Suspends 401(k) Match
Foxwoods Resort Casino is suspending its 401(k) match for hourly employees to help offset a 2.5% salary hike for nonunion workers, according to a media report.
Plan Sponsor Sentenced for 401(k) Theft
A plan sponsor charged with stealing from her company’s 401(k) plan has been sentenced to more than two years in prison.