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Most firms’ 401ks are potentially illegal, says legal expert

May 17, 2013 By Jared Bilski Leave a Comment

By far, employer-sponsored 401k plans are the most popular savings vehicles out there when it comes to planning for retirement. But are employees getting the best bang for their buck? [Read more...]

Audit alert: New element DOL’s looking for in retirement plans

February 5, 2013 By Jared Bilski Leave a Comment

True, there’s no explicit requirement in the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) on it, but you’ll still want to make sure your retirement plan’s fiduciaries get professional training on their duties. Otherwise, your company may be answering some uncomfortable questions from the DOL. [Read more...]

Voluntary benefits: The 5 most sought-after perks

December 28, 2012 By Jared Bilski Leave a Comment

An increasing number of employers are turning to voluntary benefits (VBs) in an effort to give their workers the perks they desire without having to shoulder the cost. But certain VBs are far more popular than others. [Read more...]

401(k)s gone bad: Could you be sued?

October 22, 2008 By Bill Meltzer Leave a Comment

Earlier this year, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling that could cause a deluge of 401(k) lawsuits. [Read more...]