Your 401(k) match keeping pace with other employers?
February 2, 2012 by Jim Giuliano
A couple of years ago, offering a 401(k) match set you apart. Not so much anymore.
February 2, 2012 by Jim Giuliano
What employees want — and worry about — in 2012
December 21, 2011 by Jim Giuliano
Half the battle in winning over workers is knowing what they value and what scares them. One study addresses both. More…
Do you offer this in your 401(k) mix? Why you should
October 5, 2011 by Jennifer Azara
Target-date funds may be a relatively new player on the scene, but you’ll want to be sure your retirement plan investment options include them. More…
IRS issues opinions on workplace benefits
September 28, 2011 by Jennifer Azara
The IRS recently sat down with the American Bar Association and employers to confirm how the Taxman would rule in several common benefits scenarios. See if what IRS says matches what you do. More…
A mistake many firms make with their retirement plans
July 20, 2011 by Jim Giuliano
If your company is promoting automatic enrollment in a 401(k) — or is thinking about it — you may want to think again. More…
Overlooked 401(k) form cost this small firm big bucks
June 22, 2011 by Jennifer Azara
As if retirement plan administration weren’t complex enough! What if a simple missed form were enough to saddle your company with a six-figure bill? More…
The common benefits strategy that’s backfiring bigtime
December 22, 2010 by Jennifer Azara
If your company is matching a greater percentage of employee 401(k) contributions to get folks to save more, you’re in for a big surprise. That can actually make them save less. More…
New 401(k) rules issued: Start your compliance efforts now
December 3, 2010 by Jennifer Azara
The Department of Labor’s latest initiative creates a mammoth new to-do list for employers when it comes to retirement plan fee disclosure.
4 keys to fighting increased retirement-plan fees
October 2, 2009 by Jared Bilski
Retirement-plan providers are jacking up management fees and expenses for many small firms. You don’t necessarily have to sit there and take it. More…
Big changes proposed for employer retirement plans
September 16, 2009 by Jim Giuliano
President Obama has big plans for changing company-sponsored retirement plans, especially for small businesses. More…
Easing the shock of cutting 401(k) contributions
June 26, 2009 by Julie Power
Nearly a quarter of all employers have eliminated matching contributions to retirement plans during the recession. Some have found ways to cushion the blow. More…
