Retirement Planning

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Savings in DC plans increase, but outcomes remain 'bleak'
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 13, 2020
Savings in DC plans increase, but outcomes remain 'bleak'

Only the top 40% of near-retirement 401(k) participants by income have enough saved for retirement

By Emile Hallez
A better alternative to withdrawal rights in trusts for children
RETIREMENT OPINION OCT 13, 2020
A better alternative to withdrawal rights in trusts for children

Such rights can undermine protection from creditors, which is an important benefit of leaving assets in trust

By Luke Harriman
How aging advisers could hurt the 401(k) industry
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 13, 2020
How aging advisers could hurt the 401(k) industry

Retaining ownership of a practice for too long can be risky

By Fred Barstein
401(k) fees are eating Americans' retirement savings
RETIREMENT OPINION OCT 12, 2020
401(k) fees are eating Americans' retirement savings

To cut costs and ensure that workers retain every penny they've saved for retirement, policy makers should simply eliminate 401(k) intermediaries

By Ethan Schwartz
Salesforce 401(k) suit dismissal a reprieve amid much litigation
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 12, 2020
Salesforce 401(k) suit dismissal a reprieve amid much litigation

A federal judge tossed the excessive-fee claims, though they will likely be refiled

By Emile Hallez
INmail: Divorce and Social Security offset rules
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 12, 2020
INmail: Divorce and Social Security offset rules

if you receive a pension from a government job, including public school teachers in about a dozen states, your Social Security benefits may be reduced.

By Mary Beth Franklin
How 'baby bonds' could reshape racial wealth inequality
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 09, 2020
How 'baby bonds' could reshape racial wealth inequality

One proposal could reduce the wealth gap, but differences in home equity complicate things

By Emile Hallez
OneDigital receives majority investment from PE deal
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 08, 2020
OneDigital receives majority investment from PE deal

Onex will become the biggest investor in the insurance broker, according to an announcement

By Emile Hallez
In-plan retirement income slow to arrive
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 07, 2020
In-plan retirement income slow to arrive

Figuring out how defined-contribution plans can provide a guaranteed stream of income requires all hands on deck

By Fred Barstein
Why is ESG used most in retirement plans? It's not performance
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 07, 2020
Why is ESG used most in retirement plans? It's not performance

Institutional investors use environmental, social and governance factors to align with stakeholders, according to a report by Callan

By Emile Hallez
TriNet sued over MEPs
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 06, 2020
TriNet sued over MEPs

Law firm Capozzi Adler, which has been the most active 401(k) litigator this year, filed the class-action complaint against the HR provider

By Emile Hallez
Stress relief coming? 70% of Americans don’t see it soon
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 06, 2020
Stress relief coming? 70% of Americans don’t see it soon

Fidelity survey finds a jump in planning, greater appreciation for family and friends

By InvestmentNews
Are MEPs the next big target for lawsuits?
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 05, 2020
Are MEPs the next big target for lawsuits?

At least three cases were filed recently against providers of multiple employer plans, and two other cases have been settled

By Emile Hallez
Retirement planning and biological age testing
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 05, 2020
Retirement planning and biological age testing

Biological-age testing is becoming widely available, and though the technology is still in its early days, it could eventually help change retirement planning

By Emile Hallez
Fidelity adds $148 billion in plan assets through July
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 02, 2020
Fidelity adds $148 billion in plan assets through July

Fund giant says it now serves 24,400 plans and $2.5 trillion in assets

By InvestmentNews
Schlichter slapped with sanction in Great-West lawsuit
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 02, 2020
Schlichter slapped with sanction in Great-West lawsuit

The allegations fell under section 36(b) of the Investment Company Act — a strategy that has been unsuccessful for numerous plaintiffs who sue investment managers

By Emile Hallez
CalSavers registers thousands of businesses, will see bump
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 01, 2020
CalSavers registers thousands of businesses, will see bump

Numerous other state auto-IRA programs are in development, and the plans should be thinking about drawdown strategies, a report suggests

By Emile Hallez
Medicare 2021 open enrollment begins Oct. 15
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 30, 2020
Medicare 2021 open enrollment begins Oct. 15

Retirees may be able to save money by reviewing new options for Medicare Advantage and drug plans for next year

By Mary Beth Franklin
Empower to buy Fifth Third’s $6 billion retirement business
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 29, 2020
Empower to buy Fifth Third’s $6 billion retirement business

Empower will acquire 476 retirement plans and provide record-keeping and administrative services for the participants on Fifth Third’s platform

By Nicole Casperson
Why 401(k) adviser RFPs have not taken off
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 29, 2020
Why 401(k) adviser RFPs have not taken off

RPAs should be concerned because without professional guidance, plan sponsors might think that price is the most important criterion when selecting an adviser

By Fred Barstein