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.
Employers Account for More than One-Third of 401(k) Contributions
New research from ICI and ISS MI shows large plan employer contributions at all-time high
Target Date Fund Assets Surge to $4.8T as CITs Gain Market Share
Morningstar’s 2026 Target Date Fund Landscape report finds continued dominance of TDFs, falling fees for investors, and growing use of CITs as plan sponsors seek lower-cost retirement defaults
RCH Issues Vision for Retirement System Digital Clearinghouse
Modeled on the Auto Portability Network, whitepaper authors say clearinghouse with four major network services would reduce cashouts and stranded or inactive accounts
Latest 2027 Social Security COLA Forecast Holds at 2.8%
February CPI data keeps TSCL estimate unchanged, though analysts warn recent spike in energy costs will likely push projections higher
OneDigital’s Secure Future PEP Goes National
Milestone reflects both the strength of the $600 million Pooled Employer Plan and increasing demand among employers and advisors
Why Millions of Eligible Workers Do Not Contribute to Their Retirement Plans: It’s Not What You Think
Ascensus research finds lack of awareness and understanding of plan features drives inaction much more than perceived unaffordability
Why Retirement Plan Specialists May Need to Broaden their Scope
Leaders at 2026 Viking Cove Institute 100 Summit encourage retirement advisors to help with adjacent issues like healthcare and wealth management
How Not to Get Sued: Fred Reish on Fiduciary Risk in 2026
In this special edition of the 401(k) Specialist Podcast—part of our Deep Dive series on “How Not to Get Sued”—Editor-in-Chief Brian…
Trump Accounts Take Shape with New Treasury, IRS Guidance Today
Proposed regulations on account elections and a $1,000 pilot contribution program will open public comment periods starting Monday
‘How America Saves 2026’ Preview: Strong Market, Auto Features Power Record 401(k) Balances
Early look at Vanguard’s annual overview of retirement saving behavior shows automatic enrollment and escalation driving higher savings rates