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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
PGIM unveils new retirement spending funds
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 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 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 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 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 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 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
RIA NEWS 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