We know that the IRS imposes a specific timeframe on when distributions of retirement savings from qualified plans must start — but what might happen if those requirements were removed? A recent study considers that question, taking advantage of data from the one-time suspension of the... READ MORE

Much is said and written about the demise of DB plans, but a recent House subcommittee hearing was focused on ways to help sustain the programs still in place. The hearing — held Sept. 17 by the Select Revenue Measures Subcommittee of the House Committee on Ways & Means — was largely devoted to... READ MORE

In response to concerns that tomorrow’s retirees will run short of money, we are often told to save more, to work longer, or — as often as not these days — to work longer and save more. Certainly working and saving longer can do wonders in terms of stretching your retirement nest egg. It... READ MORE

Pension plan sponsors got some much-anticipated guidance from the IRS on Sept. 11. The good news: The IRS has provided a number of options as part of the guidance on pension funding stabilization under the Highway and Transportation Funding Act of 2014 (HATFA). The bad news: Most plans will... READ MORE

A class action lawsuit brought by plan participants, a retiree and a plan fiduciary claims that Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway broke a promise it made as part of an acquisition agreement not to cut benefits. The lawsuit, filed last month in U.S. District Court in Fort Worth, Texas, says... READ MORE

The cost of living when you retire is greatly influenced by the cost of where you’re living when you retire. While many wind up retiring where they lived previously, it’s a factor that advisors — and those they advise — should consider in retirement planning. While many factors enter into... READ MORE

Odds are, over the years you’ve been asked to do some “weird” things by your boss — and maybe you’ve found yourself in the position of making some odd requests of your staff. But in the “so you think you’ve been asked to do weird things” vein, OfficeTeam recently asked administrative... READ MORE

August looks to have been a good month for 401(k) participants. For individuals in the EBRI/ICI database during the month, the average account balance rose 4.4% for participants ages 25-34 with one to four years of tenure (and consistent participation since 2012), while the average account... READ MORE

A new report offers a global perspective and some key findings on the challenges and opportunities of various retirement markets. The study, published by consultant Ernst & Young, was based on more than 80 interviews with pension and retirement professionals in 18 countries across the... READ MORE