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.
Americans’ Income Declined in 2020: U.S. Census Bureau
While income increased for those who maintained full-time employment, the number of full-time workers fell 13.7 million from 2019 thanks to the pandemic
Sponsors Feeling More Responsible Now for Employee Financial Wellness
Bank of America study finds 95% of employers feel sense of responsibility as more employers offer programs and expand types of wellness support
Social Security Benefits Getting Cut? There’s Insurance For That
Annexus and PlanGap partner to offer new solution that will provide a benefit if Social Security is reduced
401k Auto-Portability Takes ‘Giant Leap Forward’ with Vanguard, RCH Deal
Service providing plan sponsors with a new portability solution to simplify small-balance 401k rollovers expected to launch in mid-2022
Study Identifies Distinct Differences Among Ethnicities Regarding Retirement Risks
Varying degrees of concern found in new Allianz Life study shed light on problems with “one size fits all” approach
AssetMark Launches Pooled Employer Plan for SMB market
New offering expands access to retirement plans for small- to medium-sized businesses
U.S. Slips in 2021 Global Retirement Index
Iceland once again tops the annual Natixis index for retiree financial security while 4 in 10 Americans say “it will take a miracle” to retire securely
Familiar Name Tops J.D. Power Retirement Plan Digital Satisfaction Rankings
Redesigned 2021 study finds many 401k plan miss mark on delivering guidance to participants through digital channels
SECURE Act-Dictated Changes to Form 5500 Proposed
DOL publication of proposed changes for updating Form 5500 filing requirements and instructions triggers start of 45-day comment period
Why Big Plan Sponsors Want Strategic Partners: 2021 NAPA 401(k) Summit
When working with a big 401k plan sponsor like UPS, advisors can be rewarded for bringing more to the table than just retirement expertise