Emile Hallez

Emile Hallez is ESG editor at InvestmentNews. Previously he was U.S. news editor for ESG Clarity, covered retirement at InvestmentNews, and worked as a reporter and associate editor at Ignites, a Financial Times publication. Prior to his work in financial journalism, he cut his teeth as a reporter at Evergreen Newspapers, a small chain of community papers in Colorado. Going back even farther in time, he worked as a technician at a tissue bank, making bone, soft tissue and skin grafts. Emile is passionate about cycling, rock climbing, and environmental and animal rights issues. He can often be found exploring the woods of Maine with his wife, Meika, and rescue mutts Piper and Buckey.

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Trump Media: A great stock to avoid altogether, advisors say
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 17, 2024
Trump Media: A great stock to avoid altogether, advisors say

Stock is a 'great way to destroy wealth' but that may not stop some of the former president's supporters.

Who has the best 401(k)? Occupations with high income
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 12, 2024
Who has the best 401(k)? Occupations with high income

CPAs, doctors, and lawyers have the highest-rated 401(k)s as a result of high participation and contribution rates, a new report shows.

The last-minute IRA dash before Tax Day is real
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 10, 2024
The last-minute IRA dash before Tax Day is real

Contributions to IRAs are up significantly this season for the 2023 tax year, according to Fidelity.

Saver's Match provides big incentive for 401(k) contributions
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 09, 2024
Saver's Match provides big incentive for 401(k) contributions

A new survey builds on research showing the provision's potential reach and effect on retirement security.

Annuities make target dates more complicated
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 09, 2024
Annuities make target dates more complicated

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink and others see a big future for target-date funds with annuities, but teaching people how to use them is a challenge.

The complications of investing in China
INVESTING EQUITIES APR 08, 2024
The complications of investing in China

As performance has dragged for Chinese equities, money has flowed out of funds.

Ascensus hits $1B mark in state auto-IRAs
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 05, 2024
Ascensus hits $1B mark in state auto-IRAs

The number of programs across the country has been rising, expanding retirement account coverage to many workers.

SEC seeks input on spot ether ETFs, whose future is hardly certain
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES APR 04, 2024
SEC seeks input on spot ether ETFs, whose future is hardly certain

The SEC could put extra scrutiny on products that benefit from ether's proof-of-stake consensus mechanism, although most ETF applicants may not get the staking benefits in their funds.

'Magic number' of $1.5M for retirement? Advisors say no
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 03, 2024
'Magic number' of $1.5M for retirement? Advisors say no

Setting goals as a percentage of income is smarter, as a big-figure target may not be reliable and can discourage people, advisors said.

DOL limits companies with foreign convictions from managing 401(k) assets
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 02, 2024
DOL limits companies with foreign convictions from managing 401(k) assets

The regulator for years has granted exemptions for financial institutions whose affiliates have been convicted of financial crimes overseas.