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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HSAs as investments on the rise, but use still low
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 28, 2024
HSAs as investments on the rise, but use still low

Few people are taking full advantage of the 'triple tax benefits' of health savings accounts, according to EBRI research.

AllianceBernstein 401(k) lawsuit booted
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 27, 2024
AllianceBernstein 401(k) lawsuit booted

A court dismissed the case, pointing to the facts that the company waived fees for its participants and didn't really benefit from the assets.

Retirees in target-date funds still recovering from 2022
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 26, 2024
Retirees in target-date funds still recovering from 2022

Morningstar's Target-Date Strategy Landscape report also shows that costs are going down and that CITs are about to surpass mutual funds.

Schlichter explores pension risk transfer lawsuit against Alcoa
RETIREMENT LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MAR 25, 2024
Schlichter explores pension risk transfer lawsuit against Alcoa

The law firm, which has brought two cases this month over pension risk transfers, is looking for participants and beneficiaries of Alcoa's pension plan.

Environmentalists, conservatives sue SEC over climate rule
INVESTING ESG MAR 25, 2024
Environmentalists, conservatives sue SEC over climate rule

If anyone needed proof that many groups are unhappy with the rule, both the Sierra Club and US Chamber of Commerce have filed court papers.

Florida-or-bust retirement prevails
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 25, 2024
Florida-or-bust retirement prevails

Advisors help clients make sure they don’t experience both, as interest rates dip slightly and more homes go on the market.

The Ohtani situation is a reminder about athletes and money
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 22, 2024
The Ohtani situation is a reminder about athletes and money

Advisors caution professional athletes to hire teams and give associates limited access to their accounts.

Social Security backs off tough stance on recouping overpayments
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 21, 2024
Social Security backs off tough stance on recouping overpayments

Commissioner Martin O'Malley, in his early days on the job, said that practices will change next week.

'Unretirement' may be viable well into the future,  study says
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 20, 2024
'Unretirement' may be viable well into the future, study says

Older workers are at least as productive in younger ones in almost all industries. Financial services is an exception.

Race, gender gaps in 401(k) use go beyond income, report finds
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 19, 2024
Race, gender gaps in 401(k) use go beyond income, report finds

Limits on early withdrawals from 401(k)s could help reduce disparities, researchers found.