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.
Public Worker DC Balances, Contributions Grew Steadily Despite Pandemic
New report on activity from 2019-2021 shows continual increases in both metrics for public sector defined contribution participants
Action Needed Now on Social Security Reform: GAO
New report explores various options policymakers could employ to shore up program’s troubled finances
Healthcare Costs in Retirement Likely to Far Exceed Americans’ Expectations
Fidelity’s 2024 Retiree Healthcare Cost Estimate rises 5% from last year
Another Quarter of Record Earnings at Empower
Recordkeeper’s earnings of $236M in Q2 2024 represents 19% year-over-year growth
401(k) Trading Activity Spikes Monday During Downturn: Alight
Alight’s 401(k) Index shows yesterday’s trading volume was more than eight times above normal while newly released July data shows average asset allocation in equities still climbing to 20+ year high
Market Downturn Reaction: Retirement Advisors Stress Restraint
Monday’s thousand-point drop in Dow put many retirement investors on edge, but best move is likely no move for most
Social Security Buying Power Down 20% Since 2010
The Senior Citizens League finds seniors would need an additional $370 per month to keep up with inflation
Exploring Retirement Income Strategies with Joshua Grass and Todd Levy
Discover how retirement income strategies are evolving to focus on risk management and sustainable income.
Retirement Savings Trends on the Upswing: ICI
Workplace retirement advocate says progress a “cause for celebration”
Bipartisan Bill to Allow CITs in 403(b)s Introduced in Senate
Legislation with wide-ranging support a companion to legislation already passed in the House