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.
‘Trump Accounts’ Christened as New Name for ‘MAGA Accounts’ in GOP Tax Bill
The new savings accounts, likened to a “401(k) for kids,” are included in the bill passed early Thursday in the House
Trump Mulls Executive Order to Allow Private Equity in 401(k)s
Report says President considering EO directing federal agencies to explore allowing private equity and other private capital investments in defined contribution plans
Multiple Retirement Bills—Including CITs in 403(b)s—Being Marked Up in House This Week
Two bills supported by both ICI and IRI among two dozen being considered by House Financial Services Committee
Family Farmers Raising Retirement Funds with New Vestwell Partnership
Collaboration with Wayne-Sanderson Farms creates Group of Plans retirement program tailored to individual needs of farmers
SEC Embracing Wider Investor Access to Private Markets
Chair Paul Atkins says SEC should not fear innovation, but champion it in remarks at SEC Speaks conference
Social Security Solvency Clock Ticking as Wait Drags On for 2025 Trustees Report
Overdue report will bring updated projections on insolvency timeline and potential benefit cuts; help advisors and clients plan for uncertainties
Many Small Biz Owners Not Saving for Retirement
One in five have no retirement savings and most have saved less than $50,000, finds new WealthRabbit survey
Empower Offering Private Investments in DC Plans
Announcement today means private equity in 401(k)s has arrived; partnership includes investment managers Franklin Templeton, Apollo, Goldman Sachs, Neuberger Berman, PIMCO, Partners Group and Sagard
‘401(k) for Kids’ Included in New GOP Tax Proposal
Ted Cruz behind “MAGA Accounts” provision to seed tax-advantaged investment accounts with $1,000 for every newborn baby with a Social Security number
Bill to Make 401(k)s Available to 18- to 20-Year-Olds Reintroduced in Senate
Sens. Cassidy, Kaine bring back the “Helping Young Americans Save for Retirement Act”