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PORTLAND, Ore.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–May 11, 2022– The standard announced the hiring of Erik Hermann as a pension plan consultant. He will work with third-party advisors and administrators in Illinois. This press release is multimedia. See the full version here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220511005097/en/ Erik Hermann, Pension Consultant, The Standard (Photo: Business Wire) Hermann hasRead More →

PORTLAND, Ore.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–May 11, 2022– The standard announced the hiring of Erik Hermann as a pension plan consultant. He will work with third-party advisors and administrators in Illinois. This press release is multimedia. See the full version here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220511005097/en/ Erik Hermann, Pension Consultant, The Standard (Photo: Business Wire) Hermann hasRead More →

Javier Obando, a public sector and government pension consultant, has been hired by SageView Advisory Group to expand its client capabilities, SageView announced today. An independent national RIA headquartered in Newport Beach, Calif., with 30 offices, SageView is building its capabilities by adding strength in the area of ​​retirement planning,Read More →

“It was magic” – ATP veteran Gilles Simon announces retirement plan Former world number six Gilles Simon has announced he will retire at the end of the season, ending an illustrious 20-year career. The Frenchman, who turned professional in 2002, made his ATP Tour singles debut in Metz in OctoberRead More →

NEW YORK, May 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — On behalf of Brio Benefits Consulting, we are delighted to announce that Matthew ComptonManaging Director, Retirement Solutions at Brio, was named Pension Advisor of the Year 2022 by PLANADVISER magazine. At May 3rd prize-giving at New York CityCompton has been recognized among someRead More →

In a new brand platform and campaign TTL: ‘Free Your Second Half’, created by newly named agency, It’s Friday, Colonial First State (CFS) encourages Australians to rethink what retirement means to them, by transforming it from a perceived “end”. to an opportunity to release their “second half”. Traditionally, Australians areRead More →

May 7 – A few months ago, my father and his wife moved into a retirement community on the southwest coast of Florida. They live in one of approximately 800 mobile homes and own one of approximately 800 golf carts. That’s right – 800 golf carts. Nobody walks anymore. OnRead More →

SmartAsset: new fiduciary rule for pension plan rollovers Billions of dollars are transferred from 401(k) plans to IRAs each year. And starting in July, the US Department of Labor (DOL) will require all financial advisers and brokers to meet a higher fiduciary standard for pension plan rollovers. Under the newRead More →

Inflation hit a 40-year high of 8.5% in March. Some people don’t take inflation into account when planning for retirement, but the recent major price spike should make us all look at inflation more carefully. Because the cost of everything is rising, it may mean you have less money toRead More →

Companies struggling with labor shortages resulting from the pandemic may be able to help resolve this struggle by offering benefits that consider the future, including pension plans. “In this market, you’re really going to have to think directly about your benefits, beyond what’s traditionally served with healthcare,” says Jessica Baehr,Read More →

R oy Hodgson has announced his intention to step down once and for all from football management when his contract at Watford expires. The 74-year-old former England boss collected his CBE for his services to football on Wednesday and confirmed his next move after taking over at Vicarage Road inRead More →

(Photo: Shutterstock) Trustees of pension plans cannot take a break. Their responsibilities and personal risks continue to increase. Pressure is mounting on all fronts: regulatory, litigation, demand from participants. The recent Supreme Court decision in Hughes v. Northwestern will no doubt embolden plaintiff’s attorneys. Inflation has reached rates not seenRead More →

Financial education programs prove beneficial to both employees and employers. A growing number of employers are offering financial wellness programs to their employees as they seek to improve overall worker satisfaction, reduce financial stress, increase productivity, and make improvements to pension plans and other employee benefit programs. In a recentRead More →

Financial education programs prove beneficial to both employees and employers. A growing number of employers are offering financial wellness programs to their employees as they seek to improve overall worker satisfaction, reduce financial stress, increase productivity, and make improvements to pension plans and other employee benefit programs. In a recentRead More →

There’s no better time to plan things than when you’re officially approaching retirement. But what does approaching retirement mean? And what does it really mean to plan things out? First, if you’re less than ten years away from retirement and haven’t developed your retirement income plan, now is the time.Read More →

A few weeks ago, bankrupt tennis legend Boris Becker was in court for hiding from his creditors, among other high-value acquisitions, the Wimbledon trophy he won as a 17-year-old. It was a heartbreaking update from Becker for a world that even treats Lemon & Spoon racing medals from school daysRead More →

U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-SC) and Jacky Rosen (D-NV) have introduced a bill they say makes it easier for small businesses to deliver retirement benefits to workers through reduced administrative expenses. © Shutterstock The Expanding Small Business Retirement Choices Act amends existing law to allow small business employers to useRead More →

UTICA, NY – Strategic Financial Services, Inc. announced that it has hired Greg Tedone as Head of Pensions, Senior Advisor. UTICA, NY – Strategic Financial Services, Inc., has hired Greg Tedone as Head of Pensions, Senior Advisor. In this role. Tedone is responsible for leading the pension divisionRead More →

No Time To Die shows the MI6 agent finally retiring before being drawn back into the world of espionage, with his retirement tied to GoldenEye. no time to die is the final episode of Daniel Craig’s Bond tenure, with the agent’s short-lived retirement at the start of the film providingRead More →

WBC world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has confirmed he will not be returning to the ring, saying he has ‘nothing more to give’ and ‘no amount of money’ will give him. would bring back. Fury (32-0-1, 23 KOs) beat Dillian Whyte in a sixth-round stoppage in front of a sold-outRead More →

Boxing – Tyson Fury v Dillian Whyte – WBC World Heavyweight Title – Wembley Stadium, London, Britain – April 23, 2022 Tyson Fury with promoter Frank Warren during a post-fight news conference Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge Join now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register April 27 (Reuters) –Read More →

The NCAA is preparing for a monumental change in leadership. On Tuesday evening, the NCAA released a statement announcing that Mark Emmert will step down as NCAA President effective June 2023. Emmert is now officially entering his final season as president of collegiate athletics’ highest governing body. “Throughout my tenure,Read More →

Fidelity is the largest retirement plan provider in the United States, with 23,000 companies using it to administer their plans. These employers will decide if their workers can have a bitcoin option. If so, companies can also lower the threshold for savings invested in bitcoin. Fidelity already has some tractionRead More →

Funding, livestock restrictions and inflation concerns all emerged as serious concerns over a proposed farm pension program to reduce emissions. he proposal is part of a set of measures put forward by a high-level dairy industry committee to stabilize and then reduce the sector’s greenhouse gas emissions.A meeting of theRead More →

Do Retirement Plans Work for the American Investor? One of the nation’s largest investment firms, Vanguard, analyzed data from 4.7 million of their defined contribution plans and found in its “How America Saves 2021” report that the average balance of 401(k ) reached $129,157. As more and more people gainRead More →

The world heavyweight champion has vowed to quit boxing after his comeback fight with Dillian Whyte in front of 94,000 fans at Wembley Stadium in London tonight Video loading Video unavailable The video will start automatically soon8Cancel play now Fury and Whyte weigh in ahead of world heavyweight title fightRead More →

Employees say the county’s lackluster retirement plan is costing valuable members of Bulloch County’s workforce, driving up health care costs and subjecting the county to avoidable liabilities. That’s what commissioners heard during a report on the pension plan proposals at Tuesday’s meeting. “I have been here for 20 years. I’veRead More →

You may have noticed a lot of criticism of Mike Krzyzewski over the past season during his so-called farewell tour (CBS’ Matt Norlander has regularly mocked this, backing up our claim that he really, really don’t care about Duke). But he wasn’t the only one. Many people thought it wasRead More →

Until inflation hit, many retirees were simultaneously obsessed with two key issues, at least as far as their finances were concerned: first, making sure they didn’t outlive their assets; and second, pay more taxes than necessary. So-called qualified longevity annuity contracts, a type of deferred annuity geared toward tax-deferred retirementRead More →

Tyson Fury insists he won’t follow in Wladimir Klitschko’s footsteps and end his career getting beaten up by rising stars. Heavyweight great Klitschko saw his illustrious time in the ring with back-to-back losses to Fury and Anthony Joshua in 2015 and 2017. Fury first ended his nine-year reign as worldRead More →

The motivations for buying Bitcoin (BTC) are numerous: a hedge against inflation, financial independence or even the hope of a Lamborghini and life in the sun. For Mr. ERB,” an avid blogger and bitcoin enthusiast, is about retiring early. ERB maintains a detailed account of its finances on its BlogRead More →

Valic’s financial advisors, who provide retirement options to employees of the Monroe County school system, suggested the school board design the program as an opt-out instead of an opt-in. In other words, employees will be automatically logged into the program and can request to be removed from it rather thanRead More →

Edelman Financial Engines, an independent wealth planning and investment advisory firm, announced a new partnership with the Global Financial Literacy Excellence Center at George Washington University. The initiative includes the launch and study of a new financial education and counseling program called Fast Track to Financial Health. To begin, theRead More →

Health insurance and hospital employees are increasingly filing lawsuits against their employers for alleged failure to effectively manage their retirement accounts. Workers have filed 25 complaints against their employers this year, including at least 11 in the healthcare sector, including companies like Centene Corp., DaVita Inc. and Boston Children’s Hospital,Read More →

For a moment, she struggled to get her bag out of the plane’s overhead compartment. “May I,” I asked. “Thank you, I’m fine,” she replied. The typical Westerner’s response when he’s slightly embarrassed that you caught him looking a bit addicted. “I packed it, didn’t I? she said with aRead More →

With the migration from company-sponsored defined benefit plans to defined contribution plans such as 401(k), 403(b) or deferred compensation (457), it is essential to choose the right plan, d Allocate your assets according to your objectives and designate the appropriate beneficiary(ies). In business for over 25 years, we have seenRead More →

There’s the Tom Brady non-retirement plan you know about, and then there’s the one you don’t. The secret involves some crazy details, including how Brady planned to link up with former New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton. First of all, stop the Brett Favre comparisons already. Brady retired forRead More →

With professional financial advice and guidance, couples can avoid the cascading failures that can completely derail retirement planning. A move he often sees spouses employ doesn’t end up being a solution. “For example, it’s common to see 401(k) loans — or full withdrawals, especially during Covid times — to tryRead More →

T. Rowe Price has agreed to pay $7 million to resolve claims that he violated the Employees Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) by mismanaging his employee pension plan. The settlement benefits participants and beneficiaries of the T. Rowe Price U.S. Retirement Plan who had a balance in theirRead More →

Wealth Guide: When we are in our twenties and entering our first jobs, we dream of a big house and vacations abroad, however, we hardly think about the idea of ​​retirement. The zeal to pursue and win is so high that the thought of managing our finances often eludes us.Read More →

Accumulating retirement savings is a three-step process, each requiring an active decision, but the first and most important of the three steps remains elusive, especially for many minority workers, according to a new study. Participation, contributions and allocation of investments are of course the three stages, and the adoption ofRead More →

Panticipating retirement, taking into account the options that exist, is the best way to benefit from better advantages when the time comes to stop working. In this sense, choosing a defined benefit plan is one of the alternatives that can be used. However, there are some aspects to consider thatRead More →

DST Systems Inc. was one of Kansas City’s largest employees until its takeover in 2018. Case It was 2015, the US economy seemed more or less healthy, but Jim DuCharme’s retirement savings at DST Systems were melting as if the markets were in crisis. Worse still, he couldn’t do anythingRead More →

A firefighter left his comfort zone to create a shopping mall. Ranibulu mall owner Avinesh Chand with his wife Shobna Suman Lata in Labasa on April 10, 2022. A firefighter left his comfort zone to create a shopping mall. The initiative of the first-time entrepreneur, Avinesh Chand, 44, aimsRead More →

Who is affected: ERISA-protected retirement, retirement plans (Photo credit: Cozine/Shutterstock) Are you an employee who has contributed to a retirement account or joined your company’s pension plan? Many pension, retirement, and insurance plans are protected by a federal law called the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). UnderRead More →

Restaurant meals, vacations and trips abroad, vehicle loan payments, mortgage or rent, groceries and utility bills; these are just some of the expenses that many people typically incur during their working lives. The question, however, is “how many of us can manage those same expenses on a shoestring budget.”income level?Read More →

rule of 55 against 72t Deciding when withdrawals from your retirement plan should be made is important in determining how long your money will last and what you will pay in taxes for those distributions. If you have a 401(k) at work, you can track Rule of 55 if youRead More →

First Lady Margaret Kenyatta said she will focus her efforts on managing and growing the recently launched Margaret Kenyatta Institute for Gender and Social Development once she retires from her current post in August. Speaking at the State House in Nairobi after the East African Community (EAC) meeting between HeadsRead More →

By Abby Wargo (April 8, 2022, 1:44 p.m. EDT) — Boston Children’s Hospital has asked a federal judge to dismiss a proposed class action lawsuit alleging former employees paid exorbitant account maintenance fees on the pension scheme, arguing that the scheme’s costs weren’t excessive and the workers suffered no loss.Read More →

By Patrick Hoff (April 7, 2022, 3:28 p.m. EDT) — A Texas federal judge has dismissed competing motions for a victory in a lawsuit brought by a former Kansas City Chiefs player who said a the NFL was violating federal benefits law when he denied his request for a disabilityRead More →

Wells Fargo and company WFC has agreed to pay $32.5 million to resolve allegations made in March 2020 regarding personal dealings with the company’s 401(k) plan. The settlement represents approximately 40% of the plan participants’ estimated damages. According to documents filed in federal court in Minnesota, the bank breached itsRead More →

NEW YORK, April 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — On behalf of Brio Benefits Consulting, we are pleased to announce that Matthew ComptonManaging Director, Retirement Solutions at Brio, has been recognized as a finalist for Pension Advisor of the Year 2022. (PRNewsfoto/Brio Benefit Consulting) Recently relaunched as the PLANADVISER Industry Leaders Awards,Read More →

NEW YORK, April 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — On behalf of Brio Benefits Consulting, we are pleased to announce that Matthew ComptonManaging Director, Retirement Solutions at Brio, has been recognized as a finalist for Pension Advisor of the Year 2022. Recently relaunched as the PLANADVISER Industry Leaders Awards, the upcoming awardsRead More →

The pandemic has created a myriad of opportunities and challenges for pension plan advisors. It has always made sense for RPPs to specialize in one or more related industries like professional services or construction companies, but the pool of plan sponsors is limited in one geographic area. As remote serviceRead More →

In over 20 years as a paid financial planner, I have witnessed many situations where external factors and individual choices threatened to derail clients’ financial plans. Some of these situations are avoidable and others are beyond our control. The key is to identify these threats early and determine if anyRead More →

You’ve probably heard the old adage that you should save 10% of your income each month for retirement. In fact, according to most experts, this is not enough. The good news is that it’s never too late to start saving. The sooner you start, the more money you will haveRead More →

KEY POINTS TO REMEMBER SECURE Act 2.0 was passed by the United States House of Representatives on March 29, 2022. SECURE Act 2.0 would make changes to employer-sponsored retirement plans to expand coverage and increase savings, as well as simplify and clarify plan rules. On March 29, 2022, the UnitedRead More →

Lawmakers pass bill to change 30-year teachers’ pension plan AL State Rep. Alan Baker is sponsoring the bill. The Senate and House passed the bill Updated: 6:48 PM CDT April 1, 2022 Hide transcript View Transcript STATE REPRESENTATIVE ALAN BAKER HAS WORKED FOR THE PAST FOUR YEARS TO FIX THERead More →

Related practices and jurisdictions KEY POINTS TO REMEMBER SECURE Act 2.0 was passed by the United States House of Representatives on March 29, 2022. SECURE Act 2.0 would make changes to employer-sponsored retirement plans to expand coverage and increase savings, as well as simplify and clarify plan rules. On MarchRead More →

(Photo credit: APN Photography/Shutterstock) Overview of the DaVita Retirement Plan Excess Fee Class Action: WHO: Lourdes Teodosio, Amber Brock, Garoon Gibbs-Racho and Damon Parks have filed a class action lawsuit against DaVita, Inc. and its board of directors. Why: Former DaVita employees say the company cost its pension plan holdersRead More →

NEW ORLEANS, March 30, 2022–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The National Association of Plan Advisors has released its annual list of the nation’s Top DC Advisor Teams, and Stokes Institutional (a division of Stokes Family Office) was named to the list in based on plan assets under advisement as of December 31, 2021.* ThisRead More →

What do you want to know Today’s investment trustee must maintain expertise in a long and varied list of products. Placing fiduciary duties on C-suite executives means they have two jobs and they might not perform well either. Hiring outside professional trustees can alleviate this problem. Pension plan trustees areRead More →

The past two years have broken records for fiduciary litigation against pension plan sponsors. Since 2020, more than 200 new class action lawsuits have been filed under the Employees Retirement and Income Security Act (ERISA) and more than 100 new cases alleging breaches of fiduciary duty in relation to feesRead More →

Richie Burnett regained his PDC Tour card earlier this year at Q-School with the former world champion back after a four-year absence. Burnett spoke to Weekly Dartscast and revealed he had some dartite issues he hadn’t talked about before, which explains his crazy style on the oche. “In the lastRead More →

Aditya Birla Sun Life Retirement Fund – The 40 Year Plan – Direct Growth This fund was launched on March 11, 2019 Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund. This is a solution-focused open-ended pension plan with a lock-in period of 5 years or until retirement age (whichever comes first). TheRead More →

Few investors know if they have invested in the right funds and if their fund portfolio is on the right track. The Portfolio Doctor assesses the health of the fund portfolio, reviews the schemes and their suitability for the objectives and, if necessary, recommends corrective measures. The advice given isRead More →

Retirement plan disclosures required by the Employees Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) may be disseminated more widely through electronic media under the Department of Labor (DOL) 2020 Act regulation of electronic distribution. Leveraging modern communication methods to electronically distribute employee benefit plan documents saves time and money, but manufacturers oftenRead More →

Jenson Button has weighed in on rumors that Lewis Hamilton could be set to leave F1, saying the ideal way for him to leave would be to ‘get the upper hand’. However, the 2009 champion said he still had “no idea” what his former team-mate could do in the yearsRead More →

By Matt GallagherYour Finances Matt Gallagher Small business owners, and especially professional firms such as lawyers or doctors, are always looking for ways to reduce their tax burden and defer more of their income. While traditional 401(k) and profit sharing plans are helpful, other vehicles such as a cash balanceRead More →

Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine ruined Ash Barty’s retirement plans. Image: Getty Ash Barty revealed how Russia’s invasion of Ukraine caused her to change her initial retirement plans. Speaking to reporters on Thursday To explain her shock decision to retire from tennis at 25, Barty hinted that she originally plannedRead More →

goodluz / Shutterstock.com Thinking about retirement can trigger a lot of anxiety. But crafting a solid plan to achieve your goals can create confidence and a sense of peace that erases those worries. Loyalty investments recently asked more than 2,500 American adults to talk about how they plan for retirement.Read More →

ESG is becoming more mainstream in retirement strategies. Indeed, recent figures from Aviva have shown that a strong majority (72%) of savers consider such initiatives to be important when developing their long-term financial plans. As a result, more and more pension schemes and companies operating in the retirement industry areRead More →

According to a survey conducted by Willis Towers Watson, a global leader in consulting, brokerage and solutions. Among the many improvements being considered is the ability for employees to direct their contributions to help pay off student loans or to save for financial emergencies. Overall, the survey found that threeRead More →

Pension plan sponsors face a combination of challenges that are interrelated and could affect their plans: soaring inflation, market volatility, the possibility of large portions of assets leaving the plan due to of the so-called “big quit”, as well as the growing number of baby boomers retiring. The swelling ofRead More →

Editor: Although New Mexico legislators are the only state legislators in the nation not to receive a salary (they receive a per diem during interim sessions and activities), if they serve at least 10 years, they receive a retreat by golden parachute. This year, lawmakers voted themselves an increase toRead More →

A pension planwhich can also be called pension funds, is a special type of savings plan specifically designed to help you save money for your future. When you open a pension fund, you basically start investing your capital to try to ensuring a more stable economic future for you andRead More →

Penn State athletic director Sandy Barbour has announced she will retire this summer. She has been in school since 2014. Barbour spent the last 8 years at Penn State after serving as Cal’s athletic director from 2004 to 2014. Before that, she stopped at Notre Dame, Northwestern and Tulane. PennRead More →

TULSA, Okla., March 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BOK Financial (NASDAQ: BOKF) has once again ranked among the nation’s top retirement plan providers, according to the highly regarded Defined Contribution Survey PLANSPONSOR. PLANSPONSOR’s annual Defined Contribution Survey has been the industry’s most significant benchmark for the past two decades, measuringRead More →