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.
How to Reduce Early Withdrawals from 401(k)s
401(k) early withdrawals can hurt retirement savings. Learn risks, tax penalties, and strategies to reduce early 401(k) withdrawals.
Technology Key to Better Client Experience
Top RIA firms know they need to invest more in technology in order to create a better client…
Average 401(k) Pretax Deferral Rate Hits All-Time High: T. Rowe Price
In what falls into the category of good news for retirement savings, the average pretax deferral rate in…
It’s Time for a Better 401k QDIA Solution
Three is not enough when it comes to the Labor Department’s specified qualified default investment alternatives (QDIAs) for…
Women Prioritize Immediate Needs Over Saving for Retirement
While women are demonstrating greater financial confidence, a new survey finds getting women to put a higher priority…
Rosy Forecast for Income-Focused Annuity Products
LIMRA SRI predicts accumulation-focused annuity product sales will grow a hefty 30%-35% by 2023, as Boomers look for guaranteed retirement income solutions.
Retirement Bills to Receive Big Push From Industry Lobbyists
401k watchers are keeping a close eye on Congress in 2019, and so are retirement industry lobbyists. Now…
Marriage Spurs Bigger Participation, Contributions to 401k Plans
Because Millennials tend to marry later than previous generations, the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College (CRR)…
Adult Children Hampering Parents’ 401(k) Savings
Helping adult children financially can put your retirement at risk. Learn why it’s vital to prioritize savings for your future.
Retirement Delayed: Working Past 65 Hits 57-Year High
More older Americans are staying in the workforce past traditional retirement age—and they tend to be highly educated,…