All DC Insights

All DC insights

For more informed decision making, access our timely insights on defined contribution plan design, participant engagement, plan governance and investment menu design.

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  • Investment menu design
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    Investment menu design

    25 years in large value equity

    By Kevin Holt , Devin Armstrong

    Kevin Holt has been managing large value equity portfolios for 25 years. He reviews what has changed since he started, the current environment, and what’s ahead for large value equity portfolios.

    July 9, 2024
  • Plan design
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    Plan design

    Tackling taxes in retirement with designated Roth accounts

    Find out ways a Roth option in your DC plan helps participants diversify their future tax liability.

    June 6, 2024
  • Plan governance
    Plan governance

    ERISA Litigation Playbook – The best defense is a good offense

    Will the Employee Retirement Income Security Act court cases ever slow down? This actionable checklist can help advisors become more aware of emerging issues.

    April 29, 2024
  • Participant engagement
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    Participant engagement

    Getting schooled: Creating a formalized Education Policy Statement

    An education policy statement can help plan sponsors and participants meet the challenges of saving for retirement.

    April 3, 2024
  • Plan governance
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    Plan governance

    Managed accounts: Best practices and fiduciary issues

    By Fred Reish

    What are the best practices for managed accounts for participants and fiduciary issues?

    April 1, 2024
  • Plan governance
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    Plan governance

    The value of fiduciary liability insurance

    By Fred Reish

    DC plan fiduciaries should take three steps to protect themselves from the high cost of litigation, including obtaining valuable fiduciary liability insurance.

    February 13, 2024
  • Participant engagement
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    Participant engagement

    Across the generations: Participant views on retirement income

    How plan sponsors can help every generation create a more secure retirement.

    February 8, 2024
  • Retirement
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    Retirement

    Retirement contribution limits and deadlines

    By Invesco

    Find important retirement contribution limits and deadlines for small business retirement plans and individual retirement accounts.

    January 5, 2024
  • Plan design
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    Plan design

    Tackling student loan debt

    Employers can help their employees tackle student loan debt by implementing a direct payment program or a SECURE 2.0 student loan retirement matching program.

    December 7, 2023
  • Participant engagement
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    Participant engagement

    Three reasons for retirees to stay in an employer plan

    There are three compelling reasons why retirees may want to consider staying in their employers' plans instead of rolling their assets into an IRA.

    December 4, 2023