Retirement Planning

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DOL urged to refresh guidance for target-date funds
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 03, 2024
DOL urged to refresh guidance for target-date funds

New report argues the guidelines, developed more than a decade ago, must be updated to better reflect current landscape of 401(k) plan options.

By Leo Almazora
Bridging the wealth gap: The power of financial education
RETIREMENT OPINION MAY 03, 2024
Bridging the wealth gap: The power of financial education

By financially empowering underserved communities, advisors can play a crucial part in tackling inequality.

By Kizmet T. Moore
For retirement-age investors, it’s about keeping their nest eggs safe
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 01, 2024
For retirement-age investors, it’s about keeping their nest eggs safe

Survey of pre-retirees and retirees reveals a major focus on capital protection, with a strong preference for stability and guaranteed income.

By Leo Almazora
DC plans aren’t diving into the private markets
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 01, 2024
DC plans aren’t diving into the private markets

Despite the popularity of private credit and PE, Cerulli research finds obstacles blocking their wider adoption in 401(k) retirement plans.

By Leo Almazora
Seven-tenths of aspiring homeowners are waiting for the Fed’s cue, says BMO
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 30, 2024
Seven-tenths of aspiring homeowners are waiting for the Fed’s cue, says BMO

Poll of US adults finds nearly a third dipping into 401(k) retirement plans as cost-of-living concerns and other stressors pile up.

By Leo Almazora
Majority of women agree a retirement storm is brewing
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 29, 2024
Majority of women agree a retirement storm is brewing

Faced with rising living costs and debt, majority of women call for immediate action on Social Security and pension plans.

By Leo Almazora
Most workers, retirees have retirement income confidence
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 26, 2024
Most workers, retirees have retirement income confidence

New EBRI research sheds fresh light on sentiments around inflation, Social Security benefits, and use of guaranteed income products.

By Leo Almazora
Retirement confidence flagging for most older US adults: AARP
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 25, 2024
Retirement confidence flagging for most older US adults: AARP

Survey finds one-fifth of US adults aged 50 and over have no retirement savings, and three-fifths concerned they’ll outlive their nest eggs.

By Leo Almazora
BlackRock unveils its answer to the looming retirement crisis
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 24, 2024
BlackRock unveils its answer to the looming retirement crisis

The world’s largest asset manager has unveiled a new paycheck-for-life solution to support financial security among DC plan participants.

By Leo Almazora
Nationwide’s Eric Henderson set to step down
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 23, 2024
Nationwide’s Eric Henderson set to step down

The president of the financial giant’s annuity business is exiting at the end of 2024, capping off a transformative four-decade career.

By Leo Almazora
Fidelity hits HSA record amid assets, adoption boom
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 23, 2024
Fidelity hits HSA record amid assets, adoption boom

Firm is now the second-largest provider of health savings accounts, with HAS assets quadrupling to $24B since 2020.

By Leo Almazora
Speed of DOL fiduciary rule rollout branded 'unAmerican'
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 23, 2024
Speed of DOL fiduciary rule rollout branded 'unAmerican'

Opponents left disappointed after final rule released, DOL accused of 'conducting an ideological campaign to ban commissions'.

By Emile Hallez
Industry holds breath on DOL’s final fiduciary rule
RETIREMENT COMPLIANCE APR 22, 2024
Industry holds breath on DOL’s final fiduciary rule

Following debate from advisors and retirement plan stakeholders, the Department of Labor is set to unveil its final decision on the rule.

By Leo Almazora
Financial footprint of student loan debt
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 19, 2024
Financial footprint of student loan debt

Surveys show student loans are a massive financial impediment for many. A recent Biden administration proposal to reduce or forgive some debt would help a small portion of borrowers.

By Emile Hallez
Time for businesses to personalize benefit plans?
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 19, 2024
Time for businesses to personalize benefit plans?

Franklin Templeton poll reveals workers’ focus on health and retirement benefits, including HSAs, 401(k) options, and target-date strategies.

By Leo Almazora
Captrust M&A head Benton reveals departure plans
RETIREMENT RIAS APR 19, 2024
Captrust M&A head Benton reveals departure plans

The four-decade veteran behind the firm's inorganic growth strategy is departing to start his own business.

By Leo Almazora
Employers falling short of workers’ benefits expectations
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 18, 2024
Employers falling short of workers’ benefits expectations

Two national surveys examining employer-provided plans point to gaps in retirement confidence and health benefits.

By Leo Almazora
What’s a 401(k)? Two-fifths of Americans admit they don’t know
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 18, 2024
What’s a 401(k)? Two-fifths of Americans admit they don’t know

National poll reveals worrying knowledge gaps, demographic differences in financial habits, and popular money-saving strategies.

By Leo Almazora
Two-thirds of peak boomers are facing a retirement cliff
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 18, 2024
Two-thirds of peak boomers are facing a retirement cliff

With an unprecedented wave of Americans set to retire, an analysis points to a looming generational crisis.

By Leo Almazora
Couples in sync on retirement goals, but at odds on specifics
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 18, 2024
Couples in sync on retirement goals, but at odds on specifics

Survey shows that despite having shared values, couples have conflicts and gaps around retirement savings, expenses, and estate plans.

By Leo Almazora