Category Archives: Executive Benefits

High-Court Spotlight Put on 401(k) Plans

Posted on February 25, 2015 by

The U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled to hear arguments Tuesday in a case that could have broad implications for the way millions of Americans save for retirement. The court will focus on a narrow issue concerning the statute of limitations … Continue reading →

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How to Lobby for a Better 401(k)

Posted on February 24, 2015 by

via Wall Street Journal It’s tough to tell whether your 401(k) plan is delivering all it should for retirement. It’s even harder to persuade your employer to make changes if you find room for improvement. Common flaws in the popular … Continue reading →

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Analysts See More Outflows for Pimco

Posted on February 9, 2015 by

via Wall Street Journal Investors pulled money from Pacific Investment Management Co.’s flagship Pimco Total Return Fund in January, and analysts say the outflows could continue for a few more months following last year’s upheaval at the Newport Beach, Calif., … Continue reading →

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Help With Retirement Budgets

Posted on January 29, 2015 by

If you’re budgeting for retirement, helping family members with college savings or weighing the value of a reverse mortgage, spend some time with these resources, all published recently: Health Expenses One of the largest, and trickiest, items to budget for … Continue reading →

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Vanguard Sets Record Funds Inflow

Posted on January 6, 2015 by

Investors gave stock pickers a resounding vote of no confidence in 2014, pouring $216 billion—a record inflow for any mutual-fund firm—into Vanguard Group, the biggest provider of index-tracking products, according to preliminary figures from the mutual-fund group. Those large inflows … Continue reading →

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The New Way to Measure Your 401(k)

Posted on December 8, 2014 by

via Wall Street Journal   The whole way that 401(k) savings are measured is about to be turned on its head—if a new approach catches on. Under the new approach, investors could get a clearer picture of whether they are … Continue reading →

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IRS Offers First Proposed Regulations on “Play or Pay”

Posted on December 21, 2013 by

Employers may rely on the proposed regulations before they are finalized, if they find it helpful to do so. Generally, earlier guidance continues to apply for 2014. Continue reading →

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