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Primum non nocere. First do no harm!
This caution is often attributed to the Hippocratic Oath – which actually guides physicians to: “abstain from doing harm.” Yet for both plan sponsors and state legislators, it is wise advice. Consider recent efforts by state legislators to resolve issues of retirement savings plan “access” or “coverage.” Unfortunately, their worries about... Read More >>
The HSA in Your Future: Defined Contribution Retiree Medical Coverage - Part 1
How Did We Get Here? - The First of Three Posts If America could get to the moon 48 years ago, it makes me wonder – if we accomplished that so long ago, what can stand in our way today?? Since then, benefits professionals have experienced lots of legislative challenges and opportunities – I call them the alphabets … ERISA, ERTA, TEFRA, TRA’86,... Read More >>
Betamax, Edsel, New Coke and...now MyRA Joins An Elite Class of Marketing Failures
When announced in the 2014 State of the Union, and launched less than three years ago in December 2014, the “My Retirement Account” or “MyRA” was touted by the U.S. Department of the Treasury as Simple, Safe, and Affordable. The announcement promised “… a new retirement savings account for individuals looking for a simple, safe, and affordable... Read More >>
"There You Go Again"
It has been 48 years since Neil Armstrong became the first human to walk on the moon. What a great example. We should be “reaching for the stars” in all we do. However, we still have so-called economic experts who want to repeat or expand on past mistakes and failures. In the July 20, 2017 issue of the Wall Street Journal, in an article by... Read More >>
PSCA Celebrates Independence
This Saturday, July 4th our Nation observes the passing of another year of Independence. Images of American flags, fireworks, parades, and family barbeques – symbols that bind us to our Nation’s past, present, and future – will be abundant. As we reflect on the gift of Independence, it is important to consider the following excerpt from the... Read More >>
A View from the Road: Washington, D.C. Fly-In
In mid-June, PSCA members went to Capitol Hill to meet with key staff members of the Senate HELP Committee, Senate Finance Committee, and House Education & Workforce Committee. The staff members repeatedly complimented PSCA for its leadership throughout the years and objective voice on behalf of plan sponsors in their communities. They... Read More >>
A View from the Road: Charleston City Event Symposium
On May 7, PSCA led a City Event Symposium in Charleston, South Carolina. Representatives from 22 organizations and representatives of two U.S. Congressmen attended the event held at the Hilton DoubleTree Hotel in Historic Downtown Charleston. Plan Sponsor attendees gained valuable insight from presenters, panelists and other attendees, as... Read More >>
A View from the Road: Omaha City Event Symposium
On April 23, PSCA led a City Event Symposium in Omaha, Nebraska. 26 Representatives from 21 organizations attended the event; held at the headquarters of Kutak Rock, LLP, a national legal practice with offices in 17 cities and a nationally-renowned ERISA practice. Plan Sponsor attendees gained valuable insight from presenters, panelists and... Read More >>
A View from the Road: Charlotte and Milwaukee City Event Symposiums
In March, PSCA led successful City Event Symposiums in Charlotte and Milwaukee.The purpose of the City Event Symposium Series is to: (1) provide relevant continuing education opportunities for DC Plan Sponsors; (2) connect with potential members and existing members at a local level; and (3) solidify a member-driven, grass roots initiative that... Read More >>
PSCA is Thankful for Plan Sponsors
Tomorrow, when the Benish family sits around the Thanksgiving table and we share what we are thankful for, I am going to thank plan sponsors. I want to thank them for giving us, and millions of other Americans a strong, successful employer-sponsored retirement system. Thank them for helping their employees build a retirement nest egg for the... Read More >>