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.
Defending the 401(k) with ICI’s Sarah Holden
Explore the challenges facing 401(k) plans, from tax advantage debates to the proposed Retirement Savings for Americans Act. Learn how experts like Sarah Holden are defending these essential retirement savings vehicles in our latest podcast.
California’s Adoption of NAIC Annuity Protection Model Means 90% of U.S. Consumers Now Covered
Insurance industry opponents of DOL Retirement Security Rule say move further diminishes its need
New Study Highlights Key Role IRAs Play in Retirement Planning
ICI research shows more than 40% of households own an IRA, with rollover activity fueling growth
Vanguard CEO Buckley Retiring By End of Year
Chief Investment Officer Greg Davis appointed President in expanded role, effective immediately
DB vs. DC: Wednesday Senate Hearing Dives Deep Into ‘Retirement Crisis’
Sen. Bill Cassidy leads defense of 401(k)s in back-and-forth HELP Committee hearing with disagreements about “crisis” causes and solutions
Most Workers Unaware of Saver’s Credit—and Especially Eligible Ones
New insights from Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies shows how many participants are missing out because they don’t know about it
401(k) Millionaire Ranks Spike 20%
Fidelity report out today finds average workplace retirement account balances at the end of 2023 hit highest level in nearly two years
Sanders, Cassidy, Ghilarducci Among Those Pushing Pensions in Washington This Week
Conference Tuesday and senate hearing Wednesday feature agendas favoring DB plans in response to “retirement crisis”
Unlocking the Door to Broader Adoption of Guaranteed Lifetime Income in 401(k)s: Matt Gray and Todd Levy
Guaranteed lifetime income remains a hot topic in the workplace retirement plan market and there are plenty of factors at play these days that are helping these solutions gain traction—and more widespread adoption—in 401(k) plans.
The 2024 Game Plan for In-Plan Annuities
Providers say working strategies now in place for guaranteed income solutions to start winning over meaningful numbers of 401(k) participants