Retirement benefits

Lori Lucas has been named the new head of the Employee Benefit Research Institute, effective immediately.

Employers must pay close attention to the details of, and thoroughly document, the process it follows in selecting or changing a TPA.

Advisers must make the case that stable value funds are a good fit to include in defined contribution plans for risk-averse employees.

GE’s pension deficit has gotten so big, a misstep could risk leaving the separate units with commitments they ultimately can’t afford to pay.

Employers play a big role in the savings success of lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender employees because they are more likely to plan for and save for their post-work years if their firm sponsors a 401(k).

Plan sponsors should document meetings, put employee needs first and ensure they have a properly structured retirement plan committee.

Only less than one-third of workers polled by TIAA claimed that they are contributing to an IRA

U.S. state and local governments have good reason to root for stocks to rebound from the crash.

Nearly 60,000 workers and recent retirees of the health insurance giant will get a retirement plan boost.

Using lowest-cost share classes, performing an annual investment fund review and distributing required fee notices are among best practices.