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Social Security Administration cuts are a move toward privatization, Wyden says
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 03, 2025
Social Security Administration cuts are a move toward privatization, Wyden says

With big staff cuts coming to an agency already struggling to provide customer service, Social Security claimants should begin preparing, advisors said.

By Emile Hallez
Loneliness, risk-taking makes older Americans prime fraud targets, Finra says
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 03, 2025
Loneliness, risk-taking makes older Americans prime fraud targets, Finra says

Survey offers a fresh glimpse into the vulnerabilities that scammers exploit, and how targeted strategies against financial illiteracy and isolation could help.

By Leo Almazora
Structured annuities set record pace with $62.9B sales in 2024
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 28, 2025
Structured annuities set record pace with $62.9B sales in 2024

Total annuity sales reached $427 billion, with index and variable annuity product sales also accelerating for the year.

By Leo Almazora
Principal Asset Management names Brant Wong head of retirement solutions
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 28, 2025
Principal Asset Management names Brant Wong head of retirement solutions

The veteran with almost 30 years of experience, mostly at JPMorgan Asset Management, will oversee a business managing nearly $320 billion in assets.

By Leo Almazora
Federal downsizing wave continues with 'significant' job cuts at Social Security Administration
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 28, 2025
Federal downsizing wave continues with 'significant' job cuts at Social Security Administration

Report of a Thursday memo announcing 30,000 layoffs adds to uncertainty for retirees relying on benefits.

By Leo Almazora
Ranks of 401(k) millionaires surged on workers' savings stamina, Fidelity says
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 27, 2025
Ranks of 401(k) millionaires surged on workers' savings stamina, Fidelity says

New data show a 27 percent jump in $1 million-and-up accounts last year, with the average millionaire making contributions for more than two decades.

By Leo Almazora
Retirement plan provider Human Interest unveils industry-leading service pledge
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 25, 2025
Retirement plan provider Human Interest unveils industry-leading service pledge

The digital-first 401(k) provider says it is "raising the bar" with timely action on customer inquiries, contributions, and distributions.

By Leo Almazora
Life is getting longer. But don't plan for most clients to make it to 100
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 24, 2025
Life is getting longer. But don't plan for most clients to make it to 100

Longevity is increasingly globally thanks to advances in medicine and technology. There are wild estimates about AI doubling average lifespans in short order, but there are factors that are also working against longevity.

By Emile Hallez
One in two voters worried about retirement and finances, finds BlackRock
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 24, 2025
One in two voters worried about retirement and finances, finds BlackRock

One-third of poll respondents report no retirement savings and expect to need $2 million on average, highlighting bipartisan importance of financial security.

By Leo Almazora
Healthcare shocks could cost retirees dearly, warns study
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 21, 2025
Healthcare shocks could cost retirees dearly, warns study

Data analysis reveals how long-term care and medical shocks impact Medicaid enrolment, household wealth, and out-of-pocket medical expenses among retirees.

By Leo Almazora
Amid continued DOGE efforts, Musk turns focus to centenarians in Social Security
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 19, 2025
Amid continued DOGE efforts, Musk turns focus to centenarians in Social Security

Evidence showing millions of records of individuals aged 100 or older overstate the real risk of fraud, sources say.

By Leo Almazora
Do we need a new word for retirement as fewer people give up work?
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 18, 2025
Do we need a new word for retirement as fewer people give up work?

Another study highlights the oversized share of older Americans still working.

By Steve Randall
Vestwell unveils new emergency savings account offering
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 14, 2025
Vestwell unveils new emergency savings account offering

The fintech firm is cementing its status in the workplace savings space with its latest ESA offering, which employers can integrate into their existing benefits package.

By Leo Almazora
Limra research finds financial confidence on the rise among Black American workers
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 14, 2025
Limra research finds financial confidence on the rise among Black American workers

Survey findings suggest increased sense of financial security and more optimistic 2025 outlook, while highlighting employers' role in ensuring retirement readiness.

By Leo Almazora
Student debt has a chilling effect on employees' retirement planning
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 13, 2025
Student debt has a chilling effect on employees' retirement planning

A new study highlights how debt-saddled public and private workers are forced to focus on shorter-term investments and immediate financial concerns.

By Leo Almazora
Nationwide survey exposes regional fault lines in retirement confidence
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 10, 2025
Nationwide survey exposes regional fault lines in retirement confidence

Research reveals a third of investors uncertain they can retire where they live, with deeper doubts among those in high-tax and high-cost areas.

By Leo Almazora
Empower extends health services for retirement plan clients
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 05, 2025
Empower extends health services for retirement plan clients

With a new suite of health and benefit services, the company has moved well beyond its beginnings as a retirement plan record keeper.

By Emile Hallez
Future Capital plugs 'critical gap' with advisor management of held-away retirement assets
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 05, 2025
Future Capital plugs 'critical gap' with advisor management of held-away retirement assets

Collaboration boosts capabilities for client account management.

By Steve Randall
US pension system is among the best in the world, but there are nine better
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 03, 2025
US pension system is among the best in the world, but there are nine better

New analysis of 71 pension systems finds US approach needs some reform.

By Steve Randall
Leave 401(k)s alone, ICI report urges policymakers
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 31, 2025
Leave 401(k)s alone, ICI report urges policymakers

Investment Company Institute issues call to protect DC plans' tax perks and other benefits for American retirement savers.

By Leo Almazora