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Specialty and Sector Funds in DC Plans 2026 Update

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Checking in: An update on specialty and sector funds in DC retirement plans

Seek balance in offering niche investments with prudence At year-end 2025, our research detailed in Specialty and Sector Funds in DC Retirement Plans indicated that while gold is often viewed as a reliable asset during periods of market volatility,...

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AI Employee Benefits Carrier Trends 2026

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2026 AI Trends Series, Part 1: Carrier-level Observations in Employee Benefits

TruePlan’s six main observations from carriers this year Artificial intelligence continues expanding across the employee benefits landscape....

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Plan sponsor reading  TruePlan’s take on DOL proposed rule for alternative investments in DC plans

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TruePlan’s take on the DOL’s proposed rule for alt investments in DC plans

How the Department of Labor’s proposed rule impacts alternative investments in defined contribution plans In late March, DOL released its long...

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Employee happy after reading TruePlan's April 2026 Benefit Brief on compliance deadlines and HR planning tools

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April 2026 Benefit Brief: Compliance deadlines and HR planning tools

Staying compliant in today’s benefits landscape isn’t just about avoiding penalties. It’s about running a more efficient, predictable business.

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Plan sponsor thinking about private capital in 401(k)s

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Private capital in 401(k)s: What plan sponsors should know

Private capital in 401(k)s: What plan sponsors should know Are private capital investments a fit for defined contribution plans?

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A man and woman in business attire engaged in a discussion, reflecting on active vs. passive investing strategies.

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2025 Active vs. Passive Investing: What the Latest Historical Data Suggest

A debate that continues to evolve The active versus passive investing debate continues to evolve, especially as market conditions shift and new...

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A woman engages in conversation with two individuals during a discussion on insurance coverage and health literacy.

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March 2026 Benefit Brief: Insurance coverage and health literacy

In 2026, staying informed on both coverage details and employee education remains essential for plan sponsors and their workforce. From understanding...

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SECURE 2.0 Discussion Series Session Two

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SECURE 2.0 Discussion Series: Session Two

The retirement industry has been buzzing since the SECURE 2.0 Act was signed into law last December. This new, comprehensive legislation has sparked...

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SECURE 2.0 Discussion Series Session One

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SECURE 2.0 Discussion Series: Session One

SECURE 2.0 provisions: What we know and what’s still up in the air The SECURE 2.0 Act, signed into law in late December 2022, has factored heavily in...

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