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.
Boomer Retirement Update: Growing Savings Gap, Heavy Dependence on Social Security
Separate research from Vanguard and IRALOGIX show retirement outlook has improved for many Boomers
2025 401(k) Contribution Limit Forecast: $1,000 Increase on Tap?
Milliman’s latest update shows elective deferral limit expected to increase to $24,000
U.S. Millionaire Ranks Swell by 500,000
Strong stock market helps America far outpace world growth, reaching 7.43 million millionaires according to Capgemini World Wealth Report
Defending the 401(k)
While attacks on defined contribution plans have ramped up significantly in the past year, advocates for workplace retirement plans are stepping up to counter their claims
Generational Investor Confidence High Thanks to More Options, Starting Sooner
Schwab Modern Wealth Survey finds each generation thinks it’s in a better position to achieve financial goals than the previous one
Health Savings Accounts: By the Numbers
Key metrics and insights on the current state of the HSA market
2025 Social Security COLA Forecasts Recede Slightly
Predictions for next year’s raise decline for first time this year based in today’s inflation data
Rhode Island Joins Growing Ranks of Auto-IRA States
Lawmakers overwhelming pass bill creating Rhode Island Secure Choice Retirement Savings Program
Just 1 in 4 401(k) Participants Expect to Maintain Standard of Living in Retirement
Cerulli research finds plan sponsor concern participants won’t take advantage of a financial wellness program
Why Social Security Fix Needs to Happen Sooner vs. Later: Munnell
Investing trust fund in equities, raising payroll tax among potential fixes offered in Center for Retirement Research brief, which emphasizes how further delay hurts younger generations