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.
SECURE Act Sails Through House
SECURE Act passes House with strong bipartisan support, aiming to boost retirement savings and security for American workers.
Forecast Sunny for U.S. Financial Wellness Market
The U.S. financial wellness market is expected to grow 13% annually by 2024, thanks to a Millennial-fueled surge in demand.
Senators Show 401(k)s Some Love on Capitol Hill
401(k) plans are getting a lot of love from Senators on Capitol Hill, as they state their cases…
A Decade After Financial Crisis, Americans Cautious But Optimistic
It’s now been over 10 years since the financial crisis of 2008 wreaked havoc on the financial situations…
5 Costs Taking Biggest Share of Retiree Budgets
Housing tops the list of the top 5 expenses for the 65-and-older retiree crowd, according to the a new analysis of federal data.
Strong Market Helps Self-Directed 401(k)s Rebound
The markets bouncing back from the sharp losses experienced at the end of 2018 helped the average self-directed…
New Standards Guidance Available for ‘Fee-Only’ CFPs
CFP Board this week issued a new guidance document to assist fee-only CFP professionals in complying with the revised Code & Standards.
ESG Investing: Facing Headwinds or Backed by Tailwinds?
A new study says most individual investors are indeed interested in exploring Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) investing strategies.
21st Century Beating Up on Social Security Buying Power
Not sure how this is possible in a low inflationary environment when interest rates were kept near zero,…
Early Social Security Filers Often Have Regrets
Nearly four in 10 retirees have regrets about when they filed for Social Security says a new MassMutual study, showing six figures could be at risk.