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Americans growing more hopeful about retirement, but lingering doubts persist
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 09, 2025
Americans growing more hopeful about retirement, but lingering doubts persist

InvestmentNews talks to Natixis Center for Investor Insight director Dave Goodsell.

By Steve Randall
Gen X lags as retirement confidence gap widens, BlackRock survey finds
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 08, 2025
Gen X lags as retirement confidence gap widens, BlackRock survey finds

Latest annual research sheds light on demographic disparities, as well as the rising role of guaranteed income and alternative investments in workplace retirement plans.

By Leo Almazora
Volatile markets spur demand for retirement income guidance, Janus Henderson reveals
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 08, 2025
Volatile markets spur demand for retirement income guidance, Janus Henderson reveals

InvestmentNews finds out more from Matt Sommer, head of specialist consulting group.

By Steve Randall
Goldman Sachs to acquire $1B stake in T. Rowe Price, plots joint private-market offerings for retirement clients
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 04, 2025
Goldman Sachs to acquire $1B stake in T. Rowe Price, plots joint private-market offerings for retirement clients

The deal announced Thursday will see the firms offering target-date strategies, model portfolios, and other vehicles with a dose of private investment exposure.

By Leo Almazora
401(k) millionaires reach new high as retirement account balances rebound in Q2
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 04, 2025
401(k) millionaires reach new high as retirement account balances rebound in Q2

Fidelity's latest quarterly retirement analysis data show sustained plan contributions, with account balances rebounding from a brief dip.

By Leo Almazora
More workers look to employers for help with financial stress, BofA poll reveals
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 04, 2025
More workers look to employers for help with financial stress, BofA poll reveals

Employers are starting to take notice, but there is still some way to go

By Steve Randall
How OBBBA changes have made QSBS more interesting for business owners
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 03, 2025
How OBBBA changes have made QSBS more interesting for business owners

For eligible entrepreneurs, new provisions for qualified small business stock widen the potential for capital gains tax exclusions.

By Leo Almazora
Sandwich generation faces mounting financial strain as retirement savings take a back seat
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 03, 2025
Sandwich generation faces mounting financial strain as retirement savings take a back seat

Americans paying the caregiving tax – including members of Gen X and Millennials – are sacrificing long-term security.

By Leo Almazora
Target date funds continue to grow, new data shows assets total $4.7T
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 03, 2025
Target date funds continue to grow, new data shows assets total $4.7T

Report reveals increased focus on funds with built-in income features.

By Steve Randall
Crushing debt keeps new doctors in the red for a decade
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 02, 2025
Crushing debt keeps new doctors in the red for a decade

New research shows physicians start their careers at least $200K in debt.

By Steve Randall
SEC orders Vanguard, Empower to pay more than $25M over failures linked to advisor compensation
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 29, 2025
SEC orders Vanguard, Empower to pay more than $25M over failures linked to advisor compensation

The two firms violated the Advisers Act and Reg BI by making misleading statements and failing to disclose conflicts to retail and retirement plan investors, according to the regulator.

By Leo Almazora
Consistent participation leads to sizable 401(k) gains, EBRI/ICI study finds
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 29, 2025
Consistent participation leads to sizable 401(k) gains, EBRI/ICI study finds

Analysis of four-year data shows average account balances nearly doubling among steady savers, with younger workers seeing the largest percentage growth.

By Leo Almazora
Gen X investors feeling underserved as affluent investors split on advisor satisfaction
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 29, 2025
Gen X investors feeling underserved as affluent investors split on advisor satisfaction

Survey research shows just over half of Gen Xers satisfied with advice as retirement and economic anxieties take a toll.

By Leo Almazora
Great wealth transfer is not just about money, says Edward Jones' Lewandowski
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 28, 2025
Great wealth transfer is not just about money, says Edward Jones' Lewandowski

With trillions of dollars in transit, HNW expert sees a bigger picture.

By Steve Randall
Employees tapping retirement funds amid financial strain, led by Gen Zs
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 27, 2025
Employees tapping retirement funds amid financial strain, led by Gen Zs

Report highlights lack of options for those faced with emergency expenses.

By Steve Randall
Elon Musk's DOGE compromised critical Social Security data, whistleblower claims
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 26, 2025
Elon Musk's DOGE compromised critical Social Security data, whistleblower claims

A complaint by the Social Security Administration's chief data officer alleges numbers, names, and other sensitive information were handled in a way that creates "enormous vulnerabilities."

By Leo Almazora
Why Trump's tax megabill brings new wrinkles — and opportunities — for Roth IRA conversions
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 25, 2025
Why Trump's tax megabill brings new wrinkles — and opportunities — for Roth IRA conversions

The recently enacted OBBBA makes lower tax rates "permanent," though other provisions could still make earlier Roth conversions appealing under the right conditions.

By Leo Almazora
Life insurance linked to greater financial confidence: Corebridge
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 25, 2025
Life insurance linked to greater financial confidence: Corebridge

Americans with life insurance coverage are far more likely to feel assured of their loved ones' future, though myths and misconceptions still hold many back from getting coverage.

By Leo Almazora
Nearly half of retirement plan participants would invest in private assets, Schroders finds
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 25, 2025
Nearly half of retirement plan participants would invest in private assets, Schroders finds

Poll of 1,500 retirement plan investors finds 45% interested in private equity and private debt, with more than three-quarters saying they'd ramp up contributions as a result.

By Leo Almazora
'WISH Act' could dramatically improve retirement adequacy for long-term services and supports: Morningstar report
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 21, 2025
'WISH Act' could dramatically improve retirement adequacy for long-term services and supports: Morningstar report

Morningstar's analysis found that the WISH Act would have a positive impact on reducing the shortfall of funds retirees will experience, with the largest impact on single men and women.

By Andy Burt