The Quest to Expand the Use—and Value—of Defined Contribution Plans

For employers worried about enrolling employees in their defined contribution retirement plans automatically at contribution levels that are too high, here’s a counterintuitive finding: they should probably be worried about setting them too low. Automatic enrollment effectively forces workers to save for retirement unless they make a conscious choice to opt out of their plan. […]
Stable Value and Target-Date Funds: Experience and Opportunity

“Target-date funds are a freight train running down the tracks,” said Brian Haendiges, senior vice president in charge of investment services for MassMutual Financial Group’s Retirement Services Division, speaking at the 2014 SVIA Spring Seminar. “We’re going to have to find the right way to interact with that phenomenon to stay in business.” Haendiges was […]
Expanding Stable Value’s Reach

It’s time for the stable value industry to think outside the 401(k) box. While the vast majority of stable value assets are held in 401(k) plans, the benefits of stable value funds are too great to be limited to that sector of the marketplace, according to a panel of stable value executives who spoke at […]
Favorite Investments for Short-Term Retirement Assets

Stable-value funds, while not technically cash, also received a thumbs-up from safety-minded retired investors. Click here to read more
5 Reasons to Include Stable Value in Your Portfolio

It’s important to keep in mind that how you invest for your retirement depends on your life circumstances as well as your retirement date and your risk tolerance. Stable value works best as part of a well-balanced portfolio to help you manage risk and preserve principal while still earning a consistent, positive return.
Stable Value Masterclass on Asset TV – May 2014

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Stable Value Webinar Hosted by P&I on May 14, 2014

The safety and security of stable value has made it an obvious choice for people near retirement and for retirees. Click here for more information and to register
Position Available: Marketing Manager, Stable Value Marketing at Prudential

Marketing Manager, Stable Value Marketing Description This individual will be responsible for the development and execution of 360 degree marketing plans designed to assist intermediaries, plan sponsors and/or plan participants in understanding the benefits of the Stable Value product line. He/she will develop the marketing plan with all of its components, direct and monitor the […]
Designing Balanced DC Menus: Considering Diversified Fixed Income Choices

Sponsors of defined contribution plans face a dual challenge: They must present investment options appropriate for plan members and design menus that encourage selection of well-structured portfolios. Read the full article here