Associations
Cato Institute Social Security Privatization Project The Cato Institute has a long history of seeking alternatives to the current Social Security system. Since 1979 the Cato Institute has published more than 40 books, articles, and reports outlining the program's problems and crafting innovative policy solutions.

Employee Benefit Research Institute Nonprofit, nonpartisan organization committed exclusively to data dissemination, policy research, and education on economic security and employee benefits.

Investment Company Institute Seeks to enhance public understanding of the investment company business, to serve the public interest by encouraging adherence to the highest ethical standards by all segments of the industry, and to promote the interests of fund shareholders.

Communities
BenefitsLink Compliance information and tools about employee benefit plans sponsored by private or governmental employers in the United States.

401kHelpCenter.com Information on 401(k) trends, rule changes, studies, and more.

Government
Internal Revenue Service Provides America's taxpayers top quality service by helping them understand and meet their tax responsibilities and by applying the tax law with integrity and fairness to all.

Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation Protects the retirement incomes of more than 43 million American workers—one of every four working persons—in nearly 38,000 private defined benefit pension plans.

Social Security Administration Request a Social Security Statement, apply for Social Security benefits, learn about retirement benefits, and more.

United States Department of Labor Charged with preparing the American workforce for new and better jobs, and ensuring the adequacy of America's workplaces.

United States Securities and Exchange Commission Primary mission is to protect investors and maintain the integrity of the securities markets.

Investments
CBSMarketWatch.com Information and commentary on investments, national and global markets, and the economy.

Morningstar, Inc. 
Provider of mutual fund, stock, and variable-annuity investment information.

Money.com
Personal finance site from Money magazine and CNN designed to help you manage your money and make confident financial decisions at home or on the road.

Quicken
Personal finance site designed to help you manage your money and make confident financial decisions.

SmartMoney.com
Personal finance site from the publishers of Smart Money magazine.

Along with the sites above, here is a list of additional sites that can help you stay abreast of information that may affect your plan.

Plan Sponsor sites
American Benefits Council
Recognized as the preeminent advocate of employer-sponsored benefit programs.

National Institute of Pension Administrators
Leading provider of educational programs for retirement plan professionals. Provides opportunities for self-improvement by offering relevant, comprehensive, quality programs and professional designations, and by promoting and supporting local chapters.

Profit Sharing/401(k) Council of America
Represents its members' interests to federal policymakers and offers practical, cost-effective assistance with profit sharing and 401(k) plan design, administration, investment, compliance, and communication.

*New York Life Retirement Plan Services does not provide or monitor, nor is responsible for the content included at any of the sites referenced in this section.