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.
What We Learned About 401(k) Participant Behavior Amid COVID-19 and the CARES Act
Vanguard’s latest analysis of defined contribution (DC) recordkeeping data from January through September 2020 suggests that, while there…
115 Recognized on 2020 NAPA Top Women Advisors List
The National Association of Plan Advisors (NAPA) recently announced its 2020 list of NAPA Top Women Advisors, honoring…
8 Great 401(k) Plans: Slide Show
A slide show offering a closer look at what makes these eight company 401(k) plans great and highly appreciated by their participants.
Mercer Partners with Empower for Outsourced 401k Solution, PEP Expansion
Mercer recently announced it has selected Empower Retirement as the recordkeeper for an expansion of its outsourced retirement…
There’s a New Top Priority for 403b Employee Education
For the first time ever, organizations that provide 403b plans reported that retirement planning, rather than increasing participation,…
‘Disappointing’ DOL Final Rule on ESG Investing Could Face Challenges
The Department of Labor says its final ESG rule released Oct. 30 “intends to provide clear regulatory guideposts…
Republican Reps Introduce Bill to Block Financial Transaction Taxes
Turns out the “Securing a Strong Retirement Act of 2020” wasn’t the only retirement bill introduced in the…
Time to Ensure Compliance for Part-Time 401(k) Participants
Atlanta-based independent employee benefits consulting firm Strategic Benefits Advisors, Inc. (SBA) recently issued guidance urging 401(k) plan sponsors…
How Election Could Help SECURE 2.0 Win Fast-Track Approval
Tuesday’s election could be a big X-factor in whether or not the new “SECURE 2.0” retirement reform bill…
Massive New Retirement Bill Would Expand, Mandate Auto-Enrollment
Section 101 of the Securing a Strong Retirement Act of 2020—also being called “SECURE 2.0”—is titled, “Expanding automatic…