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Workers deserve better on benefits, tech firm says
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 16, 2024
Workers deserve better on benefits, tech firm says

Amid concerns on health care costs and retirement savings, report questions status quo approach of offering more education and benefits.

By Leo Almazora
Women's retirement outlook improving but headwinds persist: GSAM
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 16, 2024
Women's retirement outlook improving but headwinds persist: GSAM

Advisors need to personalize approach beyond saving more, earlier, and investing.

By Steve Randall
For most near-retirees, leaving the workforce at 65 is a lost cause
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 15, 2024
For most near-retirees, leaving the workforce at 65 is a lost cause

New Nationwide poll reveals impact of inflation and concerns about Social Security on pre-retirees’ expectations.

By Leo Almazora
Vermont pushes partnership to hasten auto-IRA program
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 12, 2024
Vermont pushes partnership to hasten auto-IRA program

The state’s planned alliance with Colorado could allow its VT Saves initiative to launch before year-end.

By Leo Almazora
Who has the best 401(k)? Occupations with high income
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 12, 2024
Who has the best 401(k)? Occupations with high income

CPAs, doctors, and lawyers have the highest-rated 401(k)s as a result of high participation and contribution rates, a new report shows.

By Emile Hallez
Empower settles with former advisors in poaching case
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 12, 2024
Empower settles with former advisors in poaching case

The suit involved 13 advisors, all of whom joined Empower via its acquisition of Personal Capital, who departed to establish a rival advisory firm.

By Leo Almazora
OMB draws flak on DOL fiduciary rule decision
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 12, 2024
OMB draws flak on DOL fiduciary rule decision

Industry groups express disappointment at the Office of Management and Budget's speedy review of the controversial rule.

By Leo Almazora
How clients can retire while they work
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 11, 2024
How clients can retire while they work

David Adams of Adams Wealth Partners is implementing a novel approach so clients can start living their best lives.

By Emily Douglas
The last-minute IRA dash before Tax Day is real
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 10, 2024
The last-minute IRA dash before Tax Day is real

Contributions to IRAs are up significantly this season for the 2023 tax year, according to Fidelity.

By Emile Hallez
Stride’s portable benefits push expands to Utah
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 10, 2024
Stride’s portable benefits push expands to Utah

Through key state legislation, the fintech firm has secured strong support for its pioneering benefits program.

By Leo Almazora
Saver's Match provides big incentive for 401(k) contributions
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 09, 2024
Saver's Match provides big incentive for 401(k) contributions

A new survey builds on research showing the provision's potential reach and effect on retirement security.

By Emile Hallez
Most US adults fear outliving their money more than death
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 09, 2024
Most US adults fear outliving their money more than death

Concerns about inflation, Social Security, and taxes are stoking Americans’ financial anxiety, Allianz Life survey shows.

By Leo Almazora
Annuities make target dates more complicated
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 09, 2024
Annuities make target dates more complicated

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink and others see a big future for target-date funds with annuities, but teaching people how to use them is a challenge.

By Emile Hallez
Pontera gains DC street cred with veteran hires
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 09, 2024
Pontera gains DC street cred with veteran hires

The fintech is raising its profile in the 401(k) space with three veteran hires who boast a collective track record of nearly 70 years.

By Leo Almazora
401(k) account balances surged in 2023, says T. Rowe Price
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 08, 2024
401(k) account balances surged in 2023, says T. Rowe Price

The data show the driving influence of auto-enrollment, the spread of Roth contributions, and the stickiness of target-date products in 401(k)s.

By Leo Almazora
LeafHouse, ARS bring managed accounts to retirement plans
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 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 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 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 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