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.
Economists Refute Biggs-Munnell Plan to Repeal 401(k) Tax Preferences to Boost Social Security
Eyebrow-raising brief from noted retirement experts sparks rebuttals from Cato Institute and Mercatus Center
Morningstar Retirement, Nuveen Collaborate to Offer TIAA Secure Income Account
Deferred fixed annuity is designed to be used within a managed accounts program or custom target date model portfolio
New ‘401Kids’ Bill Seeks to Create Savings Accounts for Every American Child
Senators Casey, Wyden and Schumer add clout to bill aiming to build wealth for the next generation
AARP Endorses ‘Retirement Savings for Americans Act’ Opposed by ARA
Influential organization’s support could build momentum for controversial bill
Democrat Bill Resurfaces to Eliminate Federal Taxes on Social Security
Rep. Angie Craig reintroduces “You Earned It, You Keep It” Act, which would also raise the Social Security payroll tax
Health Care Costs in Retirement for Medicare Beneficiaries Rises Again
EBRI report shows “average” couple would need $351,000 saved to have a 90% chance of covering health care expenses
Where Americans are Moving to Retire
Seniors are on the move again, seeking out new places to get the most out of retirement living. Here’s where they’re heading according to two new surveys
Fidelity Rolls Out Immediate Income Annuity for Retirement Plan Participants
Company says new digital solution targets growing market demand for workplace annuity options
Most Americans Saving for Retirement, But Many Don’t Know How Much They’ve Saved
TIAA Institute report finds most people share similar plans for retirement, but readiness varies widely by race and ethnicity
Benchmark Survey on Recordkeeping Fees for Large DC Plans Debuts
Encore Fiduciary (formerly Euclid Fiduciary) says survey will help plan sponsors combat inaccuracies of many excessive fee lawsuits