Monthly Archives: January 2012

Impact of fees a mystery to DC investors: survey

Jan. 31, 2012 – Investment and other 401(k)-related fees remain largely a mystery to employees, and even to many employers, surveys continue to reveal.
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Grits see no crisis with OAS spending

Jan. 31, 2011 – Canadians shouldn’t be surprised if the federal government raises the eligibility age for Old Age Security from 65 to 67, writes … … Read More

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DB not a “free ride,” members contribute too

Jan. 31, 2012 – Defined benefit pension plans are not a free ride for federal employees, writes Curtis J. Makar in the Edmonton Journal, pointing … … Read More

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Employers worried about worker retirement: AON Hewitt study

Jan. 27, 2012 – It turns out that it’s not just workers who have concerns about their ability to retire with adequate income. Employers share … … Read More

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DC-only doesn’t work for Alaska state workers; DB choice may return

Jan. 27, 2012 – Alaskan union leaders say it was a mistake for the state to switch from a defined benefit pension model to a … … Read More

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Retirement takes bite out of Big Apple

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Jan. 27, 2012 – A new report from the New York City’s comptroller’s office paints a bleak picture about retirement prospects for residents … … Read More

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Why DC plans won’t save the day

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Jan. 26, 2012 – Higher returns, mandatory participation and lower administration costs are only a few of the reasons why defined benefit is … … Read More

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CalPERS highlights hybrid pension plans

Jan. 26, 2012 – Diversity in pension plans is important as a standard model might not meet all requirements, says the California Public Employees’ Retirement

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DC plans costlier than DB over long term – DiNapoli

Jan. 26, 2011 – Dismantling defined benefit pension plans is not a solution to current pension woes, and may in fact exacerbate fiscal concerns, warns … … Read More

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Retirement future cloudy in US

Jan. 24, 2011 – Despite a growing confidence in their retirement prospects, a significant number of American workers remained concerned about what the future holds … … Read More

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