Once in a while, along comes a report that says less about retirement policy than it does about the temptation to reduce complex issues to a simplistic scoreboard that fits a particular agenda.

Social Security is approaching its centenary birthday. That’s a tribute to, and a reflection of, its centrality in the social and economic landscape. So discussion of its solvency is always timely and ...

This is growing interest among defined contribution plan sponsors in adding alternative investments to their 401(k) lineups, says a recent study — although many are seeking more information first.

The ranking Democrats on the congressional tax-writing committees have introduced S. 5040 and H.R. 9813, legislation that would rein in so-called mega-IRAs to avoid subsidizing retirement savings once ...

Legislation that would rein in so-called mega-IRAs reportedly is set to be introduced by ranking Democrats on the congressional tax-writing committees, according to sources on Capitol Hill. Rep.

Modernizing and streamlining the Form 5500 reporting requirements for employer-sponsored retirement plans is the purpose behind a bill that has been introduced in the Senate.

In July 16 testimony before the Senate Health, Education, Labor & Pensions (HELP) Committee Acting Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling, who has been nominated to serve as Secretary of Labor, said his top ...

The Investment Selection Proposal is intended to provide guidance on investment selection and to reduce frivolous litigation; however, some ERISA experts think it may not achieve that goal.

Access ASPPA’s on-demand webcasts to earn continuing education credits and stay updated with the latest industry insights. Available for a year after their original air date, these webcasts provide ...

Editor’s Note: The Congressional Research Service (CRS) in a recently released primer looks at contributions to defined contribution (DC) plans in a variety of respects, with a special focus on ...

The Department of Labor (DOL) has filed a brief in support of plan fiduciaries in a case before the Supreme Court in what was described as one of a “series filed by the Departme ...

Not providing information to the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) and plan participants on time impedes not only enforcement, but also compliance by plans and individuals and their ability ...