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.
‘National Retirement Security Week’ Extended to a Month
NAGDCA announced this week it has extended “National Retirement Security Week” in October to “National Retirement Security Month.”
The Rising Tide of the Roth 401k
Many employer-sponsored retirement plan participants are conflicted in deciding which type of account is best for their 401k…
Matching 401k Contributions Have Dipped 5.5% During Pandemic
Employer matching contributions to retirement plans decreased 5.5% from March through July (based on projections), a 2 percentage…
2020 on Track for Fivefold Increase in 401(k) Lawsuits
According to a new analysis from Bloomberg Law, proposed class action lawsuits claiming excessive 401k plan fees are…
2021 Social Security COLA Prospects Improving?
As the calendar turns the page from August to September, we find ourselves about six weeks away from…
Excel 401(k) Digital Series Kicks Off Sept. 14
No mask. No middle seat. No social distancing. That’s the tagline for the Excel 401(k) 2020 Digital Series,…
If Biden Wins, Would ‘Drastic’ 401(k) Change be Attempted?
Much has been made in the past week of a potential drastic change to 401(k) plans should Joe…
ARA Launches Women in Retirement Council
Women in Retirement Council supports equality, leadership, and mentorship for women in the retirement plan industry.
How ‘Zero Bias’ in TDF Selection Hurts 401(k) Performance
Zero Bias Retirement may reduce 401(k) savings. Learn how target date fund choices affect risk and long-term retirement wealth
3 Product Launches Highlight How 401(k) Admin is Changing
In just the past week, three companies of widely varying sizes introduced new products aimed at the retirement…