Employee Benefits Jobs
401(k) Administrator
for Duncan Financial Group, LLC in PA
Retirement Plan Manager
for Morehead Plan Administrators in NC
Administrative Assistant
for KBA in CA
Pension Administrator
for The Benefits Consulting Group, Inc. in IL
Retirement Plan Specialist
for Reading Hospital and Medical Center in PA
Customer Service Representative
for Mutual of America in CT
Actuarial Assistant - Enrolled Actuary designation required!
for CUNA Mutual Group in WI
Internal Wholesaler - DC-IO
for Eagle Asset Management in FL
Senior Defined Benefit Data Analyst
for Prudential in CT
Pension Analyst
for BeneSys, Inc. in MI
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Webcasts and Conferences
A Frank Discussion with the Director of Employee Plans Examinations Webcast Nationwide on November 8, 2011 presented by ASPPA (American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries)
Rekon Road Show- San Jose in California on September 13, 2011 presented by 401k Rekon
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Pentagon Considering Scrapping Traditional Pensions in its Proposed Retirement Program Overhaul
"The central feature of the new DBB proposal would be a mandatory 'Uniformed Military Personnel Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)' in which the contributions by the Department of Defense and the individual service member would be deposited." (Fox News)
Retirement Planning, Especially in Uncertain Times, Involves a Load of Calculations
"Retiring has become too complicated. People are expected to do calculations that include making guesses that would make anybody cry." (The Washington Post; free registration required)
Does Raising the Retirement Age Increase Employment of Older Workers?
"This paper studies how an increase in the minimum retirement age affects the labor market behavior of older workers. . . . Specifically, the unemployment rate increased by 10 percentage points among men and 11 percentage points among women. In contrast, the policy change had only a small impact on the share of individuals claiming disability or partial retirement benefits." (Social Science Research Network)
How to Manage Your 401(k) Through Market Down Swings
"Regular investing turns out to be a great thing with 401(k) plans. Each pay period most of us contribute a specific percentage of our paycheck into our plan. When the markets are down, your money is buying a greater quantity of shares. When the markets are up, your money purchases fewer shares. This is called dollar cost averaging. Because you get more shares when markets are down, you tend to be better off down the road." (Forbes.com LLC)
Central Falls, Rhode Island, Tests Vows to Pensioners
"All the city promises now is that its retirees, many of whom do not get Social Security, will not have their benefits cut to less than $10,000 a year." (The New York Times; free registration required)
If You Are a Federal Employee Who Will Be Retiring During the Next Year, You Should Read This
"Unfortunately, not everyone's retirement will start [seamlessly]. Some hang-ups are outside your control, but the good news is there are a few proactive steps you can take to make the process smoother. Here are some things you can do and some issues to consider . . . ." (Government Executive)
Replacing Half of DB Plan with 401(k)-Type Plan Would Save California Billions, Study Says
"A study released Friday by the California Foundation for Fiscal Responsibility suggests California state and local governments could save billions of dollars a year by moving to a hybrid retirement plan similar to one used by the federal government." (Southern California Public Radio)
Louisiana Pension Funds May Rue Quick Hedge Fund Deal
"Last month, officials at the three pension funds announced that they had assembled experts to review the hedge fund's financial statements. Around the same time, the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal, citing a person with 'direct knowledge of the situation,' reported that the Securities and Exchange Commission had launched a probe into the hedge fund and its manager, Alphonse Fletcher Jr." (New Orleans Net LLC)
Pension Debate Faces California Lawmakers After Summer Recess
"Five months after Gov. Jerry Brown released a 12-point plan to reform public pensions, there has been a lot of talk but little action on the issue at the Capitol. That could change this week when lawmakers return from their summer recess. Legislative leaders are considering several ways to address pension abuses and long-term financial health in the systems that pay for government worker retirement benefits." (San Jose Mercury News)
Online Calculator Proposes Annuities for Retirement Income
"[Fidelity Investment's 'Income Strategy Evaluator'] may be the first online calculator that proposes how individuals should invest their nest egg to ensure it will last through retirement." (Trustees of Boston College, Center for Retirement Research)
Press Releases
PBGC to Pay Harry & David Pensions After Court Orders Termination (Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC))
MassMutual Retirement Services Sponsored "Plan Health and Retirement Readiness" Webcast (MassMutual Retirement Services)
Council Commends New PPACA Guidance on State Exchanges, Premium Subsidies (American Benefits Council)
Unum Rolls Out The Employee Benefits Shopping Cart (Unum)
US Labor Department Considers Development of Data Tool to Combat Pay Discrimination (U.S. Department of Labor)
New Resource Supports Employee Benefit and Retirement Planning in Today's Highly Volatile Legislative Environment (Summit Business Media)