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Inflation fears eating away at nearly 90 percent of retirees, says Schroders
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 09, 2024
Inflation fears eating away at nearly 90 percent of retirees, says Schroders

Latest snapshot research of US adults uncovers widespread concerns around retirement savings, healthcare costs, and market risks.

By Leo Almazora
AllianceBernstein unlocks new retirement income option for DC plans
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 09, 2024
AllianceBernstein unlocks new retirement income option for DC plans

The new strategy, which offers lifetime income and higher growth asset exposure during retirement, will also be available as a CIT.

By Leo Almazora
Could the Saver’s Match help close the wealth gap in 401(k)s?
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 07, 2024
Could the Saver’s Match help close the wealth gap in 401(k)s?

New analysis projects higher account balance ratios for qualified participants, particularly Black women who max out their contributions.

By Leo Almazora
Nearly half of Americans see a slow shift, not a clean break in retirement
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 07, 2024
Nearly half of Americans see a slow shift, not a clean break in retirement

Allianz Life research reveals more US adults imagining a gradual transition, with two-thirds thinking about working part-time as retirees.

By Leo Almazora
Future Capital forges 401(k) partnership
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 07, 2024
Future Capital forges 401(k) partnership

The tech-enabled RIA is helping a privately owned broker-dealer arm its advisor network with a new solution for managing held-away retirement assets.

By Leo Almazora
If it’s a rollover, it’s fiduciary
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 07, 2024
If it’s a rollover, it’s fiduciary

The new fiduciary rule will pull a lot of brokers under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, and harkens back to the levelized compensation from the 2016 rule.

By Emile Hallez
DOL’s fiduciary rule faces first legal challenge
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 03, 2024
DOL’s fiduciary rule faces first legal challenge

Lawsuit filed in Texas federal court argues that the agency “has exceeded its authority,” acting inconsistently with ERISA’s intent.

By Leo Almazora
DOL urged to refresh guidance for target-date funds
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
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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
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