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The times they are a-changin’. At an exciting — and, perhaps in some ways terrifying — pace. But in order to compete, one must embrace and employ the dazzling attributes and developments of our dizzying age. Joey Coleman, Chief Experience Composer of the Design Symphony recently shared his insights... READ MORE
Editor’s Note: This is an occasional feature in the NTSA Advisor. It is drawn from The Source, a book that covers technical, compliance, administrative and marketing aspects of the 403(b) and 457(b) markets. More information about The Source is available here. It is important to note that ERISA... READ MORE
The average lifespan now is much longer than it was for previous generations. That’s good news! But that half-full glass has effects beyond the obvious. Among them: posing challenges and complications for retirement accounts and planning, which a recent analysis examines.  In “How Life Expectancy... READ MORE
The start of a new year is an opportune moment to take stock of the way things are done and consider new approaches. A benefits-related organization offers some ideas of things to consider regarding designing and providing a workplace financial education program. The International Foundation of... READ MORE
It isn’t hard to find a plan that has invested in target date funds (TDFs). But it can be hard to find assessments that ask hard questions about them. MarketBeat discusses a recent white paper that fills that void and asks whether TDFs are the panacea some may think. READ MORE
MarketBeat discusses a blog post about best practices in which ERISA attorney Fred Reish explores retirement income projections as a way to better serve plan participants. And he cites the 403(b) market as among those such information can serve. READ MORE
Editor’s Note: ERISA Tips is a feature provided with you in mind — to make the newsletter more useful to you! If you have any content for ERISA Tips or the 403(b) Advisor that you would like to contribute or suggest, please contact John Iekel, editor of the 403(b) Advisor, at jiekel@usaretirement.... READ MORE
Editor’s Note: ERISA Tips is a feature provided with you in mind — to make the newsletter more useful to you! If you have any content for ERISA Tips or the 403(b) Advisor that you would like to contribute or suggest, please contact John Iekel, editor of the 403(b) Advisor, at jiekel@usaretirement.... READ MORE
Editor’s Note: ERISA Tips is a feature provided with you in mind — to make the newsletter more useful to you! If you have any content for ERISA Tips or the 403(b) Advisor that you would like to contribute or suggest, please contact John Iekel, editor of the 403(b) Advisor, at jiekel@usaretirement.... READ MORE
The PBGC, a federal agency created by ERISA to protect participants with benefits within a defined benefit plan, helps guarantee benefits to participants if the employer fails to make the required premiums. In MarketBeat. Kimberly Flett writes about the PBGC’s expansion of its Missing Participants... READ MORE
By 2030, all Baby Boomers will be at least age 65 and more than likely drawing income on their Social Security record, and more than one in five Americans will be of retirement age. In MarketBeat, Frank Owen offers some thoughts on Social Security and how to address the challenges it faces. READ MORE
Editor’s Note: ERISA Tips is a feature provided with you in mind — to make the newsletter more useful to you! If you have any content for ERISA Tips or the 403(b) Advisor that you would like to contribute or suggest, please contact John Iekel, editor of the 403(b) Advisor, at jiekel@usaretirement.... READ MORE
We all have the same goal — providing school employees with access to retirement plans and means to save. In MarketBeat, John Iekel provides a look at a panel discussion on that matter that took place at a Jan. 25 session of the NTSA Summit held Jan. 23-25 in Houston. READ MORE
Bipartisan legislation that would allow for electronic delivery of pension and retirement plan information was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives Dec 11.Introduced by Rep. Jared Polis (D-CO) and Rep. Phil Roe (R-TN), along with 26 cosponsors, the “Receiving Electronic Statements to... READ MORE
As concerns about cybersecurity proliferate, a state securities regulator is considering changes that would impose new requirements on financial advisers and broker-dealers.The Colorado Division of Securities is considering a proposal that would require broker-dealers to establish and maintain... READ MORE
“I would encourage caution among policymakers when considering dramatic changes to retirement policy for tax policy purposes,” former Sen. Kent Conrad (D-ND) told the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs’ Subcommittee on Economic Policy on April 5.“As tax reform discussions... READ MORE
A recent survey finds that most households are rolling their entire retirement plan account balance into an individual retirement account, and that the vast majority claim to have a strategy for managing income and assets in retirement.“The Role of IRAs in US Households’ Saving for Retirement, 2016... READ MORE
An heir transfers her deceased uncle’s 403(b) account into her inherited IRA, and would like to roll her own 403(b) into the IRA. In Tech Talk, Ellie Lowder tells us whether she is permitted to do that. READ MORE
Every year, the IRS issues thresholds and contribution levels relevant to retirement benefits, as well as their administration and taxation. In MarketBeat, Susan Diehl provides 2017 levels that will be of special interest to those who serve, provide and rely on retirement plans. READ MORE
Among the restrictions of the traditional Section 529 qualified tuition programs was their inability to fit into the requirements of long-term services programs for specially-abled individuals. But the ABLE Act, enacted as 2014 came to a close, changed that. In MarketBeat, Sue Diehl discusses the... READ MORE

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