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.
Millennials Face Bigger Retirement Saving Challenges Due to Pandemic
Millennials have not fared particularly well financially during the global pandemic according to a new survey released this…
Employer Interest in Providing Emergency Savings Accounts Rises with Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has thrown a spotlight on a problem that already existed, and one 401k advisors are…
Reach Out: 70% of Participants Welcome Advice from 401k Advisors
Are you reaching out to plan participants to provide guidance and advice? A new report says 70% of…
Retirement-Focused ESG Investing Bills Introduced in Congress
Two pieces of retirement-focused legislation intended to protect and increase sustainable investments were introduced in Congress this week…
Why MassMutual is Betting Big ($100M) on Bitcoin
MassMutual’s big bet on Bitcoin is being called “an incredible moment in the history of both Bitcoin and…
John Hancock Retirement Names Leader of Mid/Large-Market Distribution Team
John Hancock Retirement, a company of Manulife Investment Management, today announced it has named Bill Thompson, divisional vice-president,…
DCIIA Celebrates Diversity & Inclusion with Inaugural Awards Program
The Defined Contribution Institutional Investment Association (DCIIA) hosted a virtual event Dec. 10 celebrating its inaugural Diversity and…
Pandemic Turning More Americans Into Savers
New Voya consumer survey shows the COVID-19 pandemic and its resulting economic turmoil has turned more Americans into savers.
401(k) Plan Provider NWPS Bought by Raymond James
Broker-dealer Raymond James is expanding its retirement services offerings by acquiring independent 401k plan administrator NWPS.
Why Low-to-Moderate Income Plan Participants are Bearing Brunt of the Recession
The COVID-19 pandemic is having a lasting negative financial impact on many low- to moderate-income (LMI) defined contribution…