Benefits Think Lost in translation: Annual funding notices confound readers

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Urban legend has it that the Chevy Nova didn’t sell in Latin America because the brass at General Motors failed to recognize that “no va” in Spanish means “It doesn’t go.” While the veracity of that story is questionable, the lesson it teaches is universal. Knowing your audience is the key to effective communication.

Pension Protection Act Section 501

Mike Clark
Consulting Actuary

Clark is a consulting actuary at Principal. He is a fellow of the Society of Actuaries (SOA) and a member of the American Academy of Actuaries (AAA), the latter of which has significantly … Read full bio


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