News Room: 2008 News Releases

December 29, 2008
The Principal Earns Top Ranking for Plan Sponsor Web Site
December 18, 2008
First 403(b) Plan Benchmarking Survey Released
December 10, 2008
Principal Financial Group, Inc. Announces Outlook for 2009
December 4, 2008
The Principal Financial Group helps business owners tackle widening financial gaps.
December 3, 2008
Principal Financial Group, Inc. to Host Investor Conference
Financial Fears Grow, But Cooler Heads Prevail... Research Shows Americans Dig In For the Long Term, Stay the Course
November 21, 2008
Engraved bricks along The Principal Riverwalk now available at www.theprincipalRiverWalk.org
November 20, 2008
Social Networking Expert Gets Women Business Owners Wired
November 18, 2008
The Principal Financial Group Announces New President of Principal Wellness Company
New Guide Helps Retirement Plan Sponsors Weather Storm of Volatile Markets
Principal Financial Group, Inc. Announces Company's Application To The U.S. Department Of The Treasury's Capital Purchase Program
November 12, 2008
The Principal to Congress: Save U.S. Pension Plans
November 11, 2008
Principal Financial Group Comments on Moody's Financial Strength Rating Affirmation
November 3, 2008
Principal Financial Group, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2008 Results
October 29, 2008
The Principal Financial Group Receives Recognition from Money Management Executive
October 23, 2008
Principal Financial Group President And CEO Larry D. Zimpleman Named To ACLI's Board Of Directors
October 21, 2008
The Principal Financial Group Adds Spanish-Language Content on Its Web Site
October 16, 2008
Marketing Expert Provides Brand Building Strategies
October 15, 2008
eBenefits Edge from The Principal Helps to Curb Employee Benefit Administration Frustration
October 13, 2008
Principal Financial Group, Inc. Announces Preliminary Third Quarter 2008 Results; Declares Dividend On Common Stock
Principal Financial Group, Inc. Announces Preferred Dividend
October 7, 2008
Just What the Doctor Ordered: Survey Shows Americans Adopting Healthier Lifestyles
October 3, 2008
Principal Financial Group, Inc. Schedules Earnings Release and Conference Call for Third Quarter 2008 Financial Results
October 1, 2008
The Principal Financial Group Helps Members Prevent Vision Problems Associated with Diabetes
The Principal Charity Classic Awards $605,000 to Local Charities
September 25, 2008
The Principal Financial Group Announces Central Iowa Grant Recipients
September 23, 2008
The Principal Financial Group Earns Nod from Working Mother for the Seventh Year
September 19, 2008
The Principal Financial Group Ranks High on Annual List of Innovative Users of Technology
September 17, 2008
The Principal Financial Group presents the 27th Annual Inc. 500/5000 Conference for America's fastest-growing companies
September 15, 2008
The Principal Financial Group Once Again Named to LATINA Style 50
Dramatic Drop in Housing Values Could Delay Retirement for Homeowners
September 8, 2008
Survey Says: American Workers Fret Over Rising Prices, Cut Spending; Financial Woes Cause Sleepless Nights
R. Lucia Riddle of the Principal Financial Group Named One of the "Top 100 Most Influential Blacks in Corporate America"
September 4, 2008
Principal Global Investors Goes "Green" At Its New York Office
The Principal Financial Group Making Waves with the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors
The Principal Reminds Employees to Take Control of Their Financial Future on 401(k) Day
September 2, 2008
The Principal Financial Group Helps Business Owners Prepare for the Unexpected
Hope for the Best. Prepare for the Worst. Is Your Life Insurance Policy Adequate?
August 28, 2008
Principal Financial Group, Inc. President and Chief Executive Officer Larry Zimpleman to speak at KBW Insurance Conference
August 27, 2008
The Principal Child Development Center Dedicated
August 26, 2008
Principal Financial Group, Inc. Announces Preferred Dividend
August 20, 2008
During Economic Bust, Best Companies Don't Burden Employees: Announcing The Principal 10 Best Companies for Employee Financial Security—2008
August 14, 2008
New Tool Helps Financial Professionals Navigate Beneficiary Planning
August 7, 2008
Jean Chatzky to Host Free One-Hour Principal Women in Business Teleclass
August 6, 2008
Report Concludes No Silver Bullet for Baby Boomer's Retirement Income
August 4, 2008
Principal Financial Group, Inc reports second quarter 2008 results
Memorial Hermann Healthcare System Selects the Principal Financial Group for Integrated Retirement Plan
July 29, 2008
Rocky Market Demands Mortgage Protection
Inc. Columnist Pamela Mitchell To Moderate The Principal Women In Business Teleclass Series
July 23, 2008
Principal High Yield Fund Hits 10-Year Milestone
July 21, 2008
The Principal Financial Group Announces New Chief Medical Officer for the Health Division
The Principal Financial Group Helps Business Owners Plan for the Future
July 16, 2008
The Principal Financial Group Partners with CIMB Group for Islamic Asset Management
July 15, 2008
Nervous U.S. Workers Looking for Ways to Spend Less and Save More
July 14, 2008
Retirement Funding for Non-Profit Organizations Made Easy
July 9, 2008
New Guide Gives Financial Professionals an Edge with Boomers
July 3, 2008
The Principal Financial Group Foundation, Inc. Pledges $1 Millionto Embrace Iowa - 2008 Iowa Disaster Fund
July 2, 2008
The Principal Financial Group Takes Some of the Bite Out of Cancer Treatments
The Principal Financial Group a "Best Place to Work in Information Technology"
July 1, 2008
The Principal Financial Group Fights Rising Healthcare Costs
Time to Begin 403(b) Transition is Now
June 30, 2008
Pizzagalli Construction Company Selects the Principal Financial Group as Retirement Plan Service Provider
Inc.com Journalist, Author Shows Business Owners How to 'Blog to Bank'
June 27, 2008
Principal Financial Group, Inc. Schedules Earnings Release and Conference Call for Second Quarter 2008 Financial Results
June 24, 2008
Craig Dahl Named to Lead the Principal Financial Group Upstate New York Business Center
June 19, 2008
The Principal Financial Group Recognized as One of "World's Most Ethical Companies" for Second Consecutive Year
June 18, 2008
Principal Real Estate Investors Named "Green Giant of the Year"
June 10, 2008
Americans Feel the Pinch: Spending Behaviors Change as Consumer Prices Continue to Rise
June 6, 2008
Former Pro Hockey Player Scores a Spot in the Principal Hall of Fame
Principal Financial Group, Inc. Senior Vice President and Chief Investment Officer to Participate in JP Morgan's Investment Portfolio Conference Call
June 5, 2008
Nationally Recognized Business Owner Dishes On A Company's "Hire Power"
The Principal Financial Group Foundation, Inc. Contributes to Iowa Tornado Relief Efforts
June 3, 2008
Principal Funds Hires Schieber as Regional Vice President
June 2, 2008
Plan Sponsors Highly Satisfied with Overall Service from the Principal Financial Group
May 22, 2008
The Principal Financial Group Announces CFO Succession
May 21, 2008
The Principal Financial Group Enhances Term Life Insurance
Principal Financial Group, Inc. President and Chief Executive Officer Larry Zimpleman to Speak at Sanford C. Bernstein Strategic Decisions Conference
May 20, 2008
Principal Financial Group, Inc. Announces Preferred Dividend
New Tool Helps Build Personalized Roadmap to Financial Security
May 13, 2008
Americans Worry about Empty Nest Egg
Small Business Guru Shares How to Make a Million
May 9, 2008
Principal Charity Classic Defending Champion Jay Haas Sparks Excitement for 2008 Tournament
May 7, 2008
Holly Corporation Selects the Principal Financial Group for Defined Contribution Plan
May 5, 2008
Principal Financial Group, Inc reports first quarter 2008 results
May 2, 2008
Principal Financial Group, Inc. Senior Vice President and Chief Investment Officer to Speak at UBS Global Financial Services Conference
April 28, 2008
Principal Global Investors Appoints George Jamgochian as Head of U.S. Institutional Sales
What Will Happen When Disability Strikes?
April 17, 2008
Help for Retirement Plan Sponsors Struggling with New Fiduciary Issues
April 11, 2008
The Principal Financial Group Announces New Senior Vice President of the Health Division
April 10, 2008
Non-Profits Perplexed by Sweeping New Retirement Plan Regulations
April 9, 2008
Health Care, Economy Major Concerns in Workers' Record Drop in Retirement Confidence
April 8, 2008
Deadline Nears For Companies to Enter National Employee Benefits Recognition
April 3, 2008
Seco Tools Selects the Principal Financial Group for Integrated Retirement Plan
March 31, 2008
The Principal Financial Group Named Number One Deferred Compensation Plan Record Keeper
March 26, 2008
Principal Financial Group, Inc. Schedules Earnings Release and Conference Call for First Quarter 2008 Financial Results
Shakespeare Squared Founder Reveals Her Lesson Plan for Success
March 25, 2008
Pressure Mounts as Major Defined Benefit Plan Deadline Nears
Principal Funds Expands Principal LifeTime Portfolios
March 20, 2008
Burns & McDonnell Selects the Principal Financial Group for Total Retirement Program
March 17, 2008
Inc. Editor Gets Real with Women Business Owners
The Principal Financial Group Mountain Plains Business Center Wins Company's Highest Award
March 13, 2008
The Principal Gets Best in Class Rankings in Annual Client Survey
March 10, 2008
New Online Account Tool Puts Financial Professionals in the Driver's Seat
Financial Frets Grow--Twice As Many Americans Believe U.S. is in Recession
March 7, 2008
The Principal Financial Group Named One of "America's Most Admired"
March 5, 2008
Principal Funds Names Nora Everett President
Local Landscapes Across the Country Get a Facelift
March 4, 2008
Irene Scalfani Joins the Principal Financial Group in Retirement Distribution
March 3, 2008
Principal Real Estate Investors and The Martin Group Enter Joint Venture Agreement
February 28, 2008
The Principal Announces Increase In Nippon Life Insurance Company's Ownership Of Principal Financial Group, Inc. Common Stock
February 27, 2008
Principal Financial Group, Inc. Announces Preferred Dividend
February 26, 2008
The Principal Financial Group Announces Executive Promotions
Principal Financial Group Board Announces Leadership Succession
Principal Financial Group, Inc. Executive to Participate in Pension Breakout Session at the AIFA Midwinter Insurance Conference
CB Fleet Company Selects the Principal Financial Group for Defined Benefit Plan
February 25, 2008
Principal Financial Group, Inc. Chief Financial Officer to Speak at Raymond James Institutional Investors Conference
February 20, 2008
The Principal Financial Group to Celebrate Mark Martin's 700th NASCAR Cup Start at California Speedway
February 19, 2008
Jury to Retire From Principal Financial Group as Senior Vice President of the Health Division
February 18, 2008
Latest Principal Financial Group Women in Business Teleclass Shares How Companies and Employees Can Get Physically and Financially Fit Together
February 15, 2008
The Principal Financial Group Expands Sponsorship of Dale Earnhardt, Inc. for 2008 NASCAR Season
February 12, 2008
The Principal Financial Group Enhances Consultant and Registered Investment Advisor Team
February 11, 2008
Monroe Clinic Selects the Principal Financial Group for Defined Contribution and Nonqualified Plans
"Nu at the U" from the Principal Financial Group Encourages Professionals to Prove Themselves Promotion-Worthy
February 6, 2008
Principal Financial Group, Inc. Chairman and CEO to Speak at Merrill Lynch Insurance Investor Conference
February 5, 2008
The Principal Financial Group Colors to Appear on No. 01 Chevrolet in Daytona 500
7th Annual Search for Companies with the Best Employee Benefits
February 4, 2008
Principal Financial Group, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter 2007 and Full Year Results
January 30, 2008
CalSTRS Enters Into $200 Million Real Estate Joint Venture with Sealy & Company, Inc.
The Principal Financial Group Ranks 21st on the FORTUNE "100 Best Companies to Work For"
January 29, 2008
New Guide Shows How Companies and Employees Can Get Physically and Financially Fit Together
January 28, 2008
The Principal Charity Classic Ranks a Top 10 Champions Tour Event
January 24, 2008
The Principal Financial Group Family Fun Fest Set for Another Season in the Minor Leagues
January 23, 2008
The Principal Financial Group Honors King, History and Future of African Americans
Growth Advisor Reveals "Five Secrets of Millionaire Women Business Owners"
January 18, 2008
Principal Financial Group, Inc. Executive Vice President to Speak at Citigroup Financial Services Conference
January 10, 2008
Principal Financial Group, Inc. to Host 2008 Investor Day
January 8, 2008
Wellness Works, When It's Available
January 7, 2008
Principal Real Estate Investors Acquires San Francisco Office Tower
January 3, 2008
Federation of California Racing Associations Selects the Principal Financial Group for Defined Benefit Pension Plan