Bonds have a place in retirement plan portfolios. However, recent research suggests that many 401(k) plan participants may have some misperceptions about what that place is and how bonds perform under various market conditions. In view of this research, taking the pulse of your 401(k) participants might be a prudent thing to do.
What the Research Says
The research, from State Street Global Advisors’ (SSgA’s) latest defined contribution plan participant survey, shows that overall, most investors […]

The Third Circuit joined other circuits in its ruling this week that trucking companies are not relieved from the payment of overtime wages to their employees whose job “in whole or in part” affects the safe operation of vehicles lighter than 10,000 pounds.  In general, the Fair Labor Standards Act provides that employers are required to pay employees 150% of wages for the hours they work over 40 hours per week.  Prior to this […]