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LeafHouse, ARS bring managed accounts to retirement plans
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 05, 2024
LeafHouse, ARS bring managed accounts to retirement plans

Tech tie-up taps 401(k) target-date funds from State Street to create personalized lifetime income for workplace plan participants.

By Leo Almazora
Voya offers nonqualified deferred comp plan for small businesses
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 05, 2024
Voya offers nonqualified deferred comp plan for small businesses

The new plan is aimed at underserved small businesses looking to provide flexible executive benefits while avoiding onerous plan management.

By Leo Almazora
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.

By Emile Hallez
Pontera extends 401(k) platform with Ameritas alliance
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 05, 2024
Pontera extends 401(k) platform with Ameritas alliance

The fintech will provide access to its workplace retirement account platform for advisors at the firm.

By Leo Almazora
Watch your step, advisors! It's your job to 'mind' the retirement gap
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 04, 2024
Watch your step, advisors! It's your job to 'mind' the retirement gap

'Regularly reviewing your finances with a financial professional can help increase the chances of meeting retirement goals,' an advisor says.

By Gregg Greenberg
PGIM unveils new retirement spending funds
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 04, 2024
PGIM unveils new retirement spending funds

The asset-allocation solutions are designed to address investors’ varying risk tolerances and retirement income needs.

By Leo Almazora
Lincoln adds new PEPs to its group retirement shelf
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 03, 2024
Lincoln adds new PEPs to its group retirement shelf

The insurance and retirement solutions provider is taking fresh aim at the workplace coverage gap with 401(k) and 403(b) offerings.

By Leo Almazora
Stride goes further for gig workers with portable benefits program
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 03, 2024
Stride goes further for gig workers with portable benefits program

The fintech’s new savings program for independent workers is being launched in partnership with DoorDash, with a pilot in Pennsylvania.

By Leo Almazora
'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.

By Emile Hallez
CalPERS taps New Zealander as new CIO for $495B fund
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 03, 2024
CalPERS taps New Zealander as new CIO for $495B fund

Stephen Gilmore currently oversees New Zealand's sovereign wealth fund.

By Bloomberg
ARA, Ceres throw support behind DOL ESG rule for 401(k)s
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 02, 2024
ARA, Ceres throw support behind DOL ESG rule for 401(k)s

The two nonprofits are urging the Court of Appeals to uphold a lower court decision supporting a 'middle-of-the-road' approach for fiduciaries.

By Leo Almazora
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.

By Emile Hallez
OneDigital snaps up Texas-based wealth and retirement practice
RETIREMENT RIAS APR 02, 2024
OneDigital snaps up Texas-based wealth and retirement practice

The deal, the RIA's third this year, broadens its presence in the south-central US.

By Leo Almazora
Washington governor signs auto-IRA legislation
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 01, 2024
Washington governor signs auto-IRA legislation

The Washington Saves program, which will take effect in 2027, extends a lifeline for millions of workers facing retirement readiness crisis.

By Leo Almazora
Overfunded pension plans like Kodak’s pose $137B opportunity
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 01, 2024
Overfunded pension plans like Kodak’s pose $137B opportunity

Buoyant markets and rising rates have turned defined-benefit plans from costly legacies into unexpected nest eggs.

By Bloomberg
WealthVest adds new wholesale team to add to growing Aspida annuities sales
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 01, 2024
WealthVest adds new wholesale team to add to growing Aspida annuities sales

The team will be the exclusive distributor of the products across 49 states.

By Steve Randall
Are 401(k)s the ultimate retirement plan?
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 28, 2024
Are 401(k)s the ultimate retirement plan?

Advisors weigh in on the impact the DOL’s retirement security rule will have on 401(k) plans and retirement.

By Josh Welsh
Ascensus seals deal for beefy $3.9B 401(k) business
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 28, 2024
Ascensus seals deal for beefy $3.9B 401(k) business

The third-party administrator will take over 2,300 plans from its long-time partner, Mutual of Omaha.

By Leo Almazora
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.

By Emile Hallez
It’s official: Health care costs trump retirees’ other concerns
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 28, 2024
It’s official: Health care costs trump retirees’ other concerns

Poll of US seniors reveals that worries over health care expenses impact other areas, but only one-third have saved for health costs.

By Leo Almazora