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.
Principal, Wells Fargo IRT Integration Progressing Despite COVID Challenges
Principal Financial Group today announced marked progress in the integration of the Wells Fargo Institutional Retirement & Trust…
Automatic for the People: Workers Want “Extreme” 401k Plans
More and more 401k participants want “extreme” automatic 401k plans from their employers, according to new research from…
Exxon Mobil to Suspend 401(k) Match in October
Exxon Mobil 401k match suspended as company cuts costs amid pandemic, affecting thousands of employees nationwide.
Retirees Handling COVID-19 Better than Younger Generations?
Retirees are coping with the effects of COVID-19 far better than younger generations, despite the pandemic’s severe and…
Retirement ‘Super Savers’ Remain Confident, Keep Investing Despite COVID-19
Despite a global pandemic and recent market volatility, “super savers” are continuing to save big for their retirement,…
Pandemic Heightens Americans’ Social Security Anxiety
Most Americans believe it is more important to optimize Social Security now than it was before the pandemic according to Nationwide Retirement Institute.
Commenters Hammer DOL on Proposed ESG Rule
DOL ESG proposed rule faces strong opposition as commenters warn it could harm investors and restrict fiduciary flexibility.
COVID Causes 1 in 10 Plan Sponsors to Halt 401k Matching Contributions
The latest look at what’s happening with 401k employer matching contributions during the COVID crisis shows that one…
Will Romney’s TRUST Act Be in Next Stimulus Bill?
Add Mitt Romney’s TRUST Act, which aims to pave the way for fast-tracked changes to “restore and strengthen”…
Ted Cruz’s AMORE Act Aims to Help 401(k) Participants Catch Up
Legislation was introduced last week by a group of Republican senators that would allow people to make catch-up…