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All rights Reserved. custserv@sourcemedia.com (Source Media) webmaster@iproduction.com (iProduction) Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:55:31 EST IPS - www.iproduction.com <![CDATA[Younger 401(k) participants turning to target-date funds ]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:55:31 EST http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/target-date-funds-gen-y-ebri-2721898-1.html http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/target-date-funds-gen-y-ebri-2721898-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Retirement disclosures to increase transparency and shop for service providers ]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:55:31 EST http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/treasury-dol-401k-fee-disclosure-rules-transparency-2721836-1.html http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/treasury-dol-401k-fee-disclosure-rules-transparency-2721836-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[8 moves to improve your retirement plan ]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:55:31 EST http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/vince-giovinazzo-401k-advisors-fiduciary-fees-2721702-1.html http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/vince-giovinazzo-401k-advisors-fiduciary-fees-2721702-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Retirement wisdom turned upside down]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:55:31 EST http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/hardship-withdrawals-401k-loans-jack-towarnicky-2721698-1.html http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/hardship-withdrawals-401k-loans-jack-towarnicky-2721698-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[401(k) limits increase]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:55:31 EST http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/401k-fidelity-communication-changes-2012-limits-2721697-1.html http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/401k-fidelity-communication-changes-2012-limits-2721697-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Target-date funds get customized as plan sponsors take charge]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:55:31 EST http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/plan-sponsor-target-date-fund-2721658-1.html http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/plan-sponsor-target-date-fund-2721658-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[IRS reduces program for requesting tax status determination letters]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:55:31 EST http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/agency-rulemaking-irs-tax-status-2721408-1.html http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/agency-rulemaking-irs-tax-status-2721408-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Employers doubtful about workers' ability to adequately prepare for retirement]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:55:31 EST http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/aon-hewitt-retirement-auto-enrollment-2721491-1.html http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/aon-hewitt-retirement-auto-enrollment-2721491-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[American commitment to retirement remains with the 401(k)]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:55:31 EST http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/retirement-plans-401k-ici-investor-data-2721433-1.html http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/retirement-plans-401k-ici-investor-data-2721433-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[U.S. workers' financial situation and confidence in retirement security improve]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:55:31 EST http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/defined-benefit-retirement-towers-watson-2721316-1.html http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/defined-benefit-retirement-towers-watson-2721316-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Broker-dealers up in arms over 401(k) fee disclosure]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:55:31 EST http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/401k-fee-disclosure-dol-broker-commissions-2721149-1.html http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/401k-fee-disclosure-dol-broker-commissions-2721149-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[401(k) contribution limits rise for 2012]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:55:31 EST http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/retirement-401k-contribution-limits-irs-fidelity-2721148-1.html http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/retirement-401k-contribution-limits-irs-fidelity-2721148-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[EBSA makes 2011 5500 information available]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:55:31 EST http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/plan-administration-retirement-welfare-2720952-1.html http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/plan-administration-retirement-welfare-2720952-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[List of top retirement plans has Southwest pilots flying high]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:55:31 EST http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/southwest-brightscope-401k-rankings-matching-contributions-2720832-1.html http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/southwest-brightscope-401k-rankings-matching-contributions-2720832-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[IRI to Federal Insurance Office: Annuities critical to retirement]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:55:31 EST http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/annuities-retirement-plans-regulation-iri-2720807-1.html http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/annuities-retirement-plans-regulation-iri-2720807-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Low-income workers benefit from 401(k) plans]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:55:31 EST http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/401k-center-retirement-research-tax-rates-participant-income-2720776-1.html http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/401k-center-retirement-research-tax-rates-participant-income-2720776-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Court grants preliminary approval to settlement of Wal‐Mart 401(k) fee lawsuit]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:55:31 EST http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/walmart-bofa-fiduciary-retirement-liability-2720683-1.html http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/walmart-bofa-fiduciary-retirement-liability-2720683-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Investors will scream when they see 401(k) fees]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:55:31 EST http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/lincoln-trust-401k-fee-disclosure-2720678-1.html http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/lincoln-trust-401k-fee-disclosure-2720678-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Companies shake up 401(k) plans, cut fees]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:55:31 EST http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/401k-walmart-fees-workers-bofa-2720645-1.html http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/401k-walmart-fees-workers-bofa-2720645-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Retirement crash course: Prepping near-retirees for lack of social safety net]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:55:31 EST http://ebn.benefitnews.com/video/jeff-medici-captrust-financial-advisors-retirement-education2720611-1.html http://ebn.benefitnews.com/video/jeff-medici-captrust-financial-advisors-retirement-education2720611-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Non-traditional asset classes bolster DC plan performance in volatile times]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:55:31 EST http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/defined-contribution-benefit-asset-classes-goldman-sachs-2720464-1.html http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/defined-contribution-benefit-asset-classes-goldman-sachs-2720464-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[401(k) fee disclosure to change DC game]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:55:31 EST http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/verisight-fee-disclosure-401k-middlemarket-2720412-1.html http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/verisight-fee-disclosure-401k-middlemarket-2720412-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[401(k) plan sponsors restore contributions & focus on investments]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:55:31 EST http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/psca-investment-lineup-401k-match-2720297-1.html http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/psca-investment-lineup-401k-match-2720297-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Retirement plans in a quandary]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:55:31 EST http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/uncashed-checks-401k-retirement-plans-participants-sponsor-2720155-1.html http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/uncashed-checks-401k-retirement-plans-participants-sponsor-2720155-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Reforms equal smaller 401(k)s]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:55:31 EST http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/ebri-401k-tax-reform-retirement-balances-2720156-1.html http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/ebri-401k-tax-reform-retirement-balances-2720156-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Small business owners: Workers financially unprepared for retirement at crisis level]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:55:31 EST http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/nationwide-harris-small-business-401k-2720219-1.html http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/nationwide-harris-small-business-401k-2720219-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Segmenting workers under age 35 seen as good approach for 401(k)s]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:55:31 EST http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/defined-contribution-northern-trust-sponsors-browne-2719831-1.html http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/defined-contribution-northern-trust-sponsors-browne-2719831-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Tax reform proposals likely to reduce 401(k) account balances]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:55:31 EST http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/employee-benefit-research-20-20-contributions-2719705-1.html http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/employee-benefit-research-20-20-contributions-2719705-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Employers define 401(k) plans as successful, despite varying savings rates]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:55:31 EST http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/principal-retirement-401k-tax-proposals-2719704-1.html http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/principal-retirement-401k-tax-proposals-2719704-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Demographics, not size, matter in retirement plans]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:55:31 EST http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/retirement-investment-company-institute-tiburon-2719622-1.html http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/retirement-investment-company-institute-tiburon-2719622-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[IRS announces pension plan limitations for tax year 2012 ]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:55:31 EST http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/internal-revenue-service-pension-thrift-2719503-1.html http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/internal-revenue-service-pension-thrift-2719503-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Employers transition back to matching 401(k) funds]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:55:31 EST http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/towers-watson-credico-401k-match-2719504-1.html http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/towers-watson-credico-401k-match-2719504-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Bloggers brawl over annuities; Huffington Post calls them 'rip-off' ]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:55:31 EST http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/annuities-retirement-savings-debate-huffington-post-cbs-2719403-1.html http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/annuities-retirement-savings-debate-huffington-post-cbs-2719403-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[1 in 60 chance for success]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:55:31 EST http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/retirement-vendor-fiduciary-bfe-search-2719013-1.html http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/retirement-vendor-fiduciary-bfe-search-2719013-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Pension plan sponsors see soaring 2011 contributions as interest rates hit new lows]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:55:31 EST http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/pension-mercer-actuaries-congress-ppa-2719276-1.html http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/pension-mercer-actuaries-congress-ppa-2719276-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[DOL issues final rules on 401(k) investment advice]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:55:31 EST http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/dol-401k-investment-advice-final-rules-2719194-1.html http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/dol-401k-investment-advice-final-rules-2719194-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Despite steep losses in stock market, participant transfers still modest]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:55:31 EST http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/aon-hewitt-stock-market-fixed-2719055-1.html http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/aon-hewitt-stock-market-fixed-2719055-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Americans' trust in retirement reaches a tipping point]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:55:31 EST http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/sun-life-financial-social-security-2719054-1.html http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/sun-life-financial-social-security-2719054-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Guaranteed income in retirement trumps having 401(k) plan]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:55:31 EST http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/guaranteed-income-retirement-allianz-life-2718995-1.html http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/guaranteed-income-retirement-allianz-life-2718995-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Study shows target-date funds growing]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:55:31 EST http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/brightscope-target-date-analytics-fidelity-vanguard-2718952-1.html http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/brightscope-target-date-analytics-fidelity-vanguard-2718952-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Americans all over the map on retirement drawdown rates]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:55:31 EST http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/edward-jones-drawdown-withdrawl-americans-spending-2718900-1.html http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/edward-jones-drawdown-withdrawl-americans-spending-2718900-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[51% of plan participants question traditional retirement savings]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:55:31 EST http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/retirement-plan-participants-doubt-401k-403b-457-allianz-2718808-1.html http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/retirement-plan-participants-doubt-401k-403b-457-allianz-2718808-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Auto-enrollment an effective saving strategy among all ethnic groups]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:55:31 EST http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/auto-enrollment-401k-race-ethnic-vanguard-2718807-1.html http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/auto-enrollment-401k-race-ethnic-vanguard-2718807-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Pension contribution pickup forecast through 2016]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:55:31 EST http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/society-actuaries-defined-contribution-retirement-2718784-1.html http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/society-actuaries-defined-contribution-retirement-2718784-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Target-date funds to expand to 48% of defined contribution market by 2020]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:55:31 EST http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/casey-quirk-target-date-funds-2718723-1.html http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/casey-quirk-target-date-funds-2718723-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Auto-enrollment boosts 401(k) participation 19 percentage points to 78%]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:55:31 EST http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/principal-financial-group-auto-enrollment-2718392-1.html http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/principal-financial-group-auto-enrollment-2718392-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Boosting retirement plan enrollments using tablets and mobile devices]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:55:31 EST http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/etirement-auto-enrollment-ing-401k-2718391-1.html http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/etirement-auto-enrollment-ing-401k-2718391-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Latest 401(k) lawsuit highlights ongoing fee concerns]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:55:31 EST http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/lawsuit-ameriprise-financial-401k-fees-2718390-1.html http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/lawsuit-ameriprise-financial-401k-fees-2718390-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Retirement plans gain traction among small employers]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:55:31 EST http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/merrill-lynch-bofa-retirement-benefits-2718340-1.html http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/merrill-lynch-bofa-retirement-benefits-2718340-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[State of the 401(k)]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:55:31 EST http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/401k-data-statistics-retirement-industry-2717886-1.html http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/401k-data-statistics-retirement-industry-2717886-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Make 401(k)s a vault, not an ATM]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:55:31 EST http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/401k-loans-retirement-2717891-1.html http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/401k-loans-retirement-2717891-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[New Labor Dept proposal will target IRA advice]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:55:31 EST http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/labor-department-ira-fiduciary-brokers-2718089-1.html http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/labor-department-ira-fiduciary-brokers-2718089-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Milliman: Fed's 'Operation Twist' hurts company pension plans]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:55:31 EST http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/federal-reserve-stocks-operation-twist-2718029-1.html http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/federal-reserve-stocks-operation-twist-2718029-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[ Largest retirement plan provider adds 315,000 participants in first half of 2011]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:55:31 EST http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/fidelity-investments-401k-defined-contribution-2718023-1.html http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/fidelity-investments-401k-defined-contribution-2718023-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[ABC hustles to prevent tax reform to funds]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:55:31 EST http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/congress-retirement-401k-incentives-abc-2717732-1.html http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/congress-retirement-401k-incentives-abc-2717732-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Four by 401(k): Most investors fall into 4 core groups]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:55:31 EST http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/401k-retirement-investors-communication-plan-sponsor-2717423-1.html http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/401k-retirement-investors-communication-plan-sponsor-2717423-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Rollovers touted by industry group]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:55:31 EST http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/401k-leakage-loans-hardship-withdrawal-rollovers-2717437-1.html http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/401k-leakage-loans-hardship-withdrawal-rollovers-2717437-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Report reveals future trends in 401(k) investment, management]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:55:31 EST http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/401k-investments-management-plan-sponsor-2717439-1.html http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/401k-investments-management-plan-sponsor-2717439-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Employers adding retirement plan features to drive participation and savings]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:55:31 EST http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/charles-schwab-401k-retirement-target-2717486-1.html http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/charles-schwab-401k-retirement-target-2717486-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Helping employees find the off-ramp toward sensible retirement income distribution ]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:55:31 EST http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/-2717484-1.html http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/-2717484-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[ New BLS data gives employers new information on employee health and wealth]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:55:31 EST http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/labor-statistics-medical-care-employee-2717330-1.html http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/labor-statistics-medical-care-employee-2717330-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Adjust your aim by 1%]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:55:31 EST http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/tdf-target-date-fund-performance-2716637-1.html http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/tdf-target-date-fund-performance-2716637-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[401(k) participants who use TDFs stick with them]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:55:31 EST http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/target-date-fund-401k-ebri-2717148-1.html http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/target-date-fund-401k-ebri-2717148-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[DC group asks employers to encourage rollovers, discourage loans]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:55:31 EST http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/defined-contribution-investment-retirement-dciia-2716214-1.html http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/defined-contribution-investment-retirement-dciia-2716214-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[HSA participants invest more in 401(k) plans]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:55:31 EST http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/employees-401k-savings-hsa-hdhp-2716130-1.html http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/employees-401k-savings-hsa-hdhp-2716130-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Research shows too many choices, inadequate education impairs participants' 401(k) decisions]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:55:31 EST http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/401k-retirement-plan-investment-choices-education-2716072-1.html http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/401k-retirement-plan-investment-choices-education-2716072-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Target-date funds' design outdated, research concludes]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:55:31 EST http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/401k-target-date-funds-diversify-folio-investing-2715951-1.html http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/401k-target-date-funds-diversify-folio-investing-2715951-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Fallout from debt ceiling deadline overblown, strategist says]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:55:31 EST http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/debt-ceiling-deadline-overblown-investors-2715909-1.html http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/debt-ceiling-deadline-overblown-investors-2715909-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Plan sponsors don't understand 401(k) fees either, survey finds]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:55:31 EST http://ebn.benefitnews.com/blog/ebviews/plan-sponsors-dont-understand-401k-fees-2715798-1.html http://ebn.benefitnews.com/blog/ebviews/plan-sponsors-dont-understand-401k-fees-2715798-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Guaranteed income could lower investors' saving needs]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:55:31 EST http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/prudential-employers-defined-benefit-retirement-2715617-1.html http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/prudential-employers-defined-benefit-retirement-2715617-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[New unit staffed with specialists to assist 401(k) plan participants seeking to consolidate retirement accounts]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:55:31 EST http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/john-hancock-401k-consolidate-retirement-accounts-plans-2715219-1.html http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/john-hancock-401k-consolidate-retirement-accounts-plans-2715219-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Target-date funds present tricky concepts for employees to master]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:55:31 EST http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/target-date-funds-glide-path-tdf-employees-2714891-1.html http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/target-date-funds-glide-path-tdf-employees-2714891-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[US enters next round of public pension fight]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:55:31 EST http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/united-states-public-pension-christie-2715066-1.html http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/united-states-public-pension-christie-2715066-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[401(k) account balances rising]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:55:31 EST http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/401k-retirement-date-mutual-fund-vanguard-2714938-1.html http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/401k-retirement-date-mutual-fund-vanguard-2714938-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[No free lunch]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:55:31 EST http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/01k-retirement-plans-fee-disclosure-rules-2714064-1.html http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/01k-retirement-plans-fee-disclosure-rules-2714064-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Put the 'Be' in Benefits: The 401(k) auditor's wish list]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:55:31 EST http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/401k-audit-auditor-2714069-1.html http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/401k-audit-auditor-2714069-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Paper disclosures are soooo 20th century, researchers say]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:55:31 EST http://ebn.benefitnews.com/blog/ebviews/401k-disclosures-researchers-prefer-enotices-2714529-1.html http://ebn.benefitnews.com/blog/ebviews/401k-disclosures-researchers-prefer-enotices-2714529-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[AARP video aims to help workers make dollars and sense of 401(k) fees]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:55:31 EST http://ebn.benefitnews.com/blog/ebviews/aarp-video-explains-401k-fees-for-employees-retirees-2714370-1.html http://ebn.benefitnews.com/blog/ebviews/aarp-video-explains-401k-fees-for-employees-retirees-2714370-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Picking a winner]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:55:31 EST http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/picking-a-winner-2713186-1.html http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/picking-a-winner-2713186-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Hitting lucky number seven]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:55:31 EST http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/hitting-lucky-number-seven-2713193-1.html http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/hitting-lucky-number-seven-2713193-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[20-Year-Old 401(k) participants have 85% exposure to equities]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:55:31 EST http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/young-401k-participants-85-percent-equities-2713694-1.html http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/young-401k-participants-85-percent-equities-2713694-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Automatic 401(k) deferral rates could be higher]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:55:31 EST http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/automatic-40lk-deferral-rates-higher-2713692-1.html http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/automatic-40lk-deferral-rates-higher-2713692-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Senate bill would limit 401(k) loans to three at a time]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:55:31 EST http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/senate-bill-limit-401k-loans-2713690-1.html http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/senate-bill-limit-401k-loans-2713690-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[30% of job switchers unaware of 401(k) rollover options]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:55:31 EST http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/unaware-401k-rollover-options-2713495-1.html http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/unaware-401k-rollover-options-2713495-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Social Security trusts dwindle while retiree dependence increases]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:55:31 EST http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/social-security-retiree-dependence-2713445-1.html http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/social-security-retiree-dependence-2713445-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Use plan design to take advantage of employee inertia]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:55:31 EST http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/plan-design-employee-inertia-2713444-1.html http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/plan-design-employee-inertia-2713444-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Fidelity reports record 401(k) balances]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:55:31 EST http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/-2713406-1.html http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/-2713406-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Democrats blast proposal to redefine "fiduciary"]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:55:31 EST http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/democrats-fiduciary-2713405-1.html http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/democrats-fiduciary-2713405-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Only 2.4% of 401(k) participants stopped contributing in 2010]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:55:31 EST http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/401k-participants-2010-2713238-1.html http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/401k-participants-2010-2713238-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Variable annuity sales surge in 2010]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:55:31 EST http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/variable-annuity-sales-surge-2010-2712964-1.html http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/variable-annuity-sales-surge-2010-2712964-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Smart401k CEO offers his advice on providing participant advice]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:55:31 EST http://ebn.benefitnews.com/video/smart401k-scott-holsopple-advice2712308-1.html http://ebn.benefitnews.com/video/smart401k-scott-holsopple-advice2712308-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Younger investors increase IRA contributions]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:55:31 EST http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/younger-investors-increase-ira-contributions-2712188-1.html http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/younger-investors-increase-ira-contributions-2712188-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Information sharing 2.0: The road to the future for 403(b) plans]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:55:31 EST http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/information-sharing-403b-plans-2711669-1.html http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/information-sharing-403b-plans-2711669-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Annuities striking out among employers, employees]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:55:31 EST http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/annuities-striking-out-among-employers-employees-2711682-1.html http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/annuities-striking-out-among-employers-employees-2711682-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Investors Need the Basics in Retirement]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:55:31 EST http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/investors-basics-retirement-2711912-1.html http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/investors-basics-retirement-2711912-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[401(k) investors want allocation help]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:55:31 EST http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/401k-investors-allocation-help-2711666-1.html http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/401k-investors-allocation-help-2711666-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[The 401(k) auditor's wish list]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:55:31 EST http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/401k-auditors-wish-list-2711604-1.html http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/401k-auditors-wish-list-2711604-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Fidelity: Health care costs for retiring couples declines]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:55:31 EST http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/-2711538-1.html http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/-2711538-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Making sense of plan participant disclosure rules]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:55:31 EST http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/making-sense-plan-participant-disclosure-rules-2710668-1.html http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/making-sense-plan-participant-disclosure-rules-2710668-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[U.S. retirement assets perked up in 2010]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:55:31 EST http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/us-retirement-assets-perked-2711172-1.html http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/us-retirement-assets-perked-2711172-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Analysis: Pensions vs. 401(k) returns ]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:55:31 EST http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/pensions-vs-401k-returns-2711106-1.html http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/pensions-vs-401k-returns-2711106-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[GAO report on TDFs sparks debate on need for regulation]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:55:31 EST http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/-2710798-1.html http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/-2710798-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[DOL sues accounting firm over 401(k)]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:55:31 EST http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/dol-sues-accounting-firm-401k-2710729-1.html http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/dol-sues-accounting-firm-401k-2710729-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Customer service pays off for plan providers ]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:55:31 EST http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/customer-service-plan-providers-2710642-1.html http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/customer-service-plan-providers-2710642-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Principal 401(k) participants increase deferrals with online tool ]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:55:31 EST http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/principal-401k-deferrals-online-tool-2710378-1.html http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/principal-401k-deferrals-online-tool-2710378-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Linking 401(k) participation to open enrollment ]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:55:31 EST http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/401k-open-enrollment-2710268-1.html http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/401k-open-enrollment-2710268-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Brokerages veer on strategies for new retirement plan rules]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:55:31 EST http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/brokerages-new-retirement-plans-2710222-1.html http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/brokerages-new-retirement-plans-2710222-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Out of hibernation]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:55:31 EST http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/out-of-hibernation-2710045-1.html http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/out-of-hibernation-2710045-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[More employers adopting auto-plan designs]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:55:31 EST http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/more-employers-adopting-auto-plan-designs-2710055-1.html http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/more-employers-adopting-auto-plan-designs-2710055-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Who's ERISA and when do I get to meet her?]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:55:31 EST http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/whos-erisa-2710056-1.html http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/whos-erisa-2710056-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Legal Alert: IRS issues guidance on 403(b) plan terminations]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:55:31 EST http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/irs-issues-guidance-on-plan-terminations-2710070-1.html http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/irs-issues-guidance-on-plan-terminations-2710070-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Fidelity: Average 401(k) account balance hits 10-year high]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:55:31 EST http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/fidelity-average-401k-balance-high-2710064-1.html http://ebn.benefitnews.com/news/fidelity-average-401k-balance-high-2710064-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS