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.
By Default: DC Plan Adoption of Auto Features Still Rising
Nowadays, employees have to “opt out” more than they have to “opt in” when it comes to company…
Coronavirus Leads Clients to Contact Retirement Advisors, but Most Stay the Course
About two in three advisors say their clients have been more apt to reach out to them due…
Strong finish to 2019 for Self-Directed 401(k) Investors
According to Charles Schwab’s SDBA Indicators Report, an industry-leading benchmark on retirement plan participant investment activity within self-directed…
Got $1 Million for Retirement? Move Here, Not There
If you have 401k plan participants who plan on retiring when they hit that old “magic number” of…
Sanders Bill Seeks to Limit Executive Retirement Plans
Executive retirement plans are the latest tax break for the wealthy to draw the attention of Bernie Sanders.…
Expanding 401k Access Highlights IRI’s 2020 Advocacy ‘Blueprint’
“Expand opportunities to save for retirement by enhancing access to, and features of, workplace retirement plans” is the…
SECURE Act Impact: 3% Reduction in Retirement Deficit?
SECURE Act Impact boosts retirement savings, cutting deficits up to 10% for U.S. workers, especially at smaller employers.
Iowa Proposes Harmonized Annuity Best Interest Regulation
As annuities are poised for meaningful expansion into 401k plans as a result of the SECURE Act, states…
Association Retirement Plan Debuts in Connecticut in Wake of New DOL Rule
In the wake of the U.S. Department of Labor’s highly anticipated final rule on ARPs taking effect last…
‘Save to Retire’ Gets Thursday Spotlight During America Saves Week
It’s “America Saves Week,” and as part of the national awareness campaign, Thursday, Feb. 27, is devoted specifically…