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.
19 Facts that Illuminate Women’s Retirement Risks
Only 12% of women workers are “very” confident that they will be able to fully retire with a…
Financial Literacy Gap Hampers African-American Financial Wellness
The financial well-being of African-Americans lags that of the U.S. population as a whole, according to a new…
Americans Not Saving Enough, But Resolve to Do Better in 2020
Americans know they did not save enough in 2019, but many are planning to do something about it…
Tech Use a Differentiator Between Millennial, Boomer Advisors
Nearly three in 10 Millennial advisors (29%) say that adding new technology is the most important thing they…
The ‘Set & Forget’ Folly: Many Never Rebalance 401ks
About 30% of people with a 401k or IRA say they don’t rebalance or reallocate their retirement plan…
With a Strong Economy, Why are Employees So Financially Stressed?
Despite a solid economy and a jobless rate at a 49-year low, more employees than ever admitting to…
Mayor Pete Proposes Public 401(k) Option
Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg released a 19-page retirement reform plan that includes a Public Option 401(k).
Big Deal is Official: Schwab to Acquire TD Ameritrade
Schwab acquires TD Ameritrade in a $26B all-stock deal, creating a financial giant with $5T in assets and 24M client accounts.
401ks Would Benefit from Private Equity Investments, Study Says
Including private equity funds in 401k plan portfolios would improve performance and lower overall portfolio risk, according to…
‘World’s Best’ Pension System Facing a Crisis
As an unabashed supporter of a shift to 401k-style plans for retirement security, it catches our eye when…