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.
How Boomers are Slacking on Retirement Planning
Retirement planning is key for Millennials, Gen X, and Boomers. Discover strategies to save more, reduce debt, and secure your future.
2020’s Best Foreign Countries for Retirement Living
Every January, International Living releases its annual Global Retirement Index, listing “outstanding destinations where you can live a…
401k Participants vs. Non-Participants: Who’s More Confident About Retirement?
Reason No. 273 for a 401k plan: Individuals who participate in 401k plans are more confident about their…
20 Social Security Facts for 2020
Social Security, the largest government program in the world, is projected to pay out $950 billion in benefits…
Paper or Electronic Statements? 401k Participants Can’t Decide
Back in October 2019, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) proposed a rule allowing mandatory ERISA retirement plan…
SECURE Act Allows 529 Plans to Repay (Some) Student Loan Debt
One reason many people can’t contribute as much as they’d like—or should—to their 401k is they have competing…
Millennials Falling Behind on Retirement Savings?
Millennials’ retirement expectations are similar to previous generations—they hope to retire with adequate income that will last. No…
Americans Know They Need to Do Better With Savings Goals
New Edward Jones survey shows how badly Americans struggle with short-term and long-term savings goals, and how they can improve.
Alarming Number of Retirees Rely Solely on Social Security
A new report finds that a large portion—40%—of older Americans rely only on Social Security income in retirement.…
Group Urges Massachusetts to Wait on Fiduciary Standard
Massachusetts consumers stand to lose access to vital retirement planning and other financial advice under a proposed state…