Veteran financial services industry journalist Brian Anderson joined 401(k) Specialist as Managing Editor in January 2019. He has led editorial content for a variety of well-known properties including Insurance Forums, Life Insurance Selling, National Underwriter Life & Health, and Senior Market Advisor. He has always maintained a focus on providing readers with timely, useful information intended to help them build their business.
Biden Student Loan Debt Decision Coming by September
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki tells Pod Save America President Biden will either further extend the pause by Aug. 31 or will announce some level of debt cancellation
TSP Millionaire Ranks Shrink with Poor Q1 Stock Performance
There are 11% fewer seven-figure Thrift Savings Plan participants after rocky start to 2022
Big Shakeup in J.D. Power’s New Full-Service Investment Firm Rankings
Study also finds just 14% of full-service investors receive “comprehensive advice” from wealth management firms as defined by J.D. Power criteria
Top Reasons Workers Think They’ll Never Be Able to Retire
New Human Interest survey examining common perceived barriers reveals 3 in 4 want better 401k guidance and education from their employer
2023 Social Security COLA Estimate Spiking with Inflation
The Senior Citizens League’s Mary Johnson ups her cost of living adjustment estimate from 7.6% to 8.9% after March CPI data shows the fastest rise in inflation since 1981
Reconciling SECURE 2.0: Similarities and Differences Between House and Senate Bills
A closer look at hurdles and potential timeline the retirement reform legislation faces as the Senate looks to level its own priorities with what’s in the House bill
Auto-Enrolled 401(k) Loan Protection Has Potential to Save $2 Trillion
Analysis from EBRI and Custodia Financial confirms the positive impact of protecting American workers from harmful 401k loan defaults
Surprising Percentage of Millennials Counting on Crypto for Retirement
New Investopedia survey finds one in four say they’re relying on cryptocurrency to help fund their retirement
1 Week, 3 More Deals for Creative Planning
Retirement firm aggregator keeping busy entering Q2
Biden Extends Student Loan Repayment Pause to September
Long-rumored fifth extension of the pause that was due to expire at the end of April could set up midterm campaign issue