When highly paid executives are unprepared to retire
Originally published in Benefits Pro By Joe Rankin A growing number of firms, from Fortune 500 companies to partnerships, are dealing with an unusual problem that…
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Commentary: Why many companies should terminate defined benefit plans
Originally published in Pensions & Investments By Joe Rankin Thanks to a convergence of events — strong stock market gains coupled with rising interest rates —…
Commentary: 5 questions church pension plan sponsors should ask to avoid legal trouble
Originally published in Pensions & Investments By Joe Rankin The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in June that certain religiously affiliated organizations can continue to operate…
Maran settlement to make ESOPs more expensive
Originally published on Benefits Pro By Joe Rankin, Plante Moran Using an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) as a vehicle for a company owner to…
6 ways retirement benefits will change in the next decade
Originally published in American City Business Journals By Joe Rankin In the coming decade, retirement benefits for the average American will change. Simple math dictates it:…
How to be inventive with compensation to keep key executives
Originally published in American City Business Journals By Joe Rankin Chief executives of Fortune 500 companies receiving lavish pay, including significant stock options and other forms…
Being inventive with compensation to keep key executives
Originally published on Benefits Pro By Joe Rankin Chief executives of Fortune 500 companies receiving lavish pay, including significant stock options and other forms of…
Why private equity is investing in ESOP-controlled companies
Originally published in American City Business Journals By Joe Rankin Employee-owned companies are among the best investments because of their outsized returns, but for private equity…
Why employers should help millennials prepare for retirement
Originally published on Benefits Pro By Joe Rankin We know that millennials are not saving for retirement but it’s time to admit that the problem…
Business owners considering ESOPs: Beware of ‘success fees’
Originally published on Benefits Pro By Joe Rankin Employee stock ownership plans (ESOP) have been popular ownership transition mechanisms for small-to medium-sized private companies for…