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.
Major Push for SECURE Act Vote: Republicans Try a ‘Live UC’
As the remaining days of 2019 wind down, pressure ramped up this week with repeated calls to get…
Student Loan Debt: Fidelity Says Who’s Paying the Most May Surprise You
There is an estimated $1.56 trillion in student debt in the U.S. and December signifies the first time…
AARP Pushing Bill to Expand Massachusetts Retirement Savings Program
Massachusetts is looking at expanding its existing its “Connecting Organizations to Retirement” (CORE) plan so that all employers…
IRS Bumps 2020 401(k) Contribution Limit to $19,500
The IRS announced Wednesday that the 2020 401(k) contribution limit will increase by $500, to $19,500 and the catch-up limit will also increase by $500.
McConnell Gets Yet Another Nudge on SECURE Act
SECURE Act supporters urge McConnell to allow a Senate vote on bipartisan retirement reforms stalled despite widespread support.
New Course Focuses on How to Design a Successful DC Plan
A comprehensive new online course, “Designing a Successful Defined Contribution Plan,” has just been launched by Fiduciary Education.
OregonSaves Could Cut National Retirement Savings Deficit 12%, EBRI Says
What if OregonSaves were a national program? That’s a question the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI) posed in…
Industries with the Most, Least Financially Stressed Employees
According to a recent survey of more than 10,000 U.S. employees by Salary Finance, a financial wellness platform…
Timing is Everything in Retirement Planning
Everyone knows that at a certain point—many would say the sooner the better—people need to start planning for…
A Nightmare on 401(k) Street: Spooky Retirement Facts
Scary retirement facts reveal savings gaps and debt fears. Learn how to avoid financial nightmares and secure your future.