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.
Resolutions, Bonuses and Billionaires: Closing out 2019
Got your New Year’s Resolutions ready to share at the party Tuesday night? Did you get that nice…
RMD Age Jumps to 72 in 2020 After SECURE Act
The SECURE Act increases the required minimum distribution (RMD) age from 70½ to 72 on Jan. 1; here’s what plan sponsors will need to address.
The Biggest 401(k) Regulation Story of 2019
Surprisingly, the top regulation story of 2019 was not the SECURE Act, but rather a sibling bill, the…
What SECURE Act’s Annuity, Open MEP Provisions Mean for Advisors
Big changes are coming to 401(k) plans in 2020 thanks to last week’s whirlwind passage of the SECURE…
SECURE Act Awaits Trump’s Signature
SECURE Act passage moves forward as Senate and House approve the landmark retirement reform, awaiting President Trump's signature.
Solo 401(k) Plans Expected to Surge as 2019 Draws to Close
Is the year-end rush on for the self-employed to start a solo 401(k) plan? One solo 401(k) plan…
House Advances Spending Bill Carrying SECURE Act; Next Stop: Senate
As expected, the SECURE Act cleared another hurdle Tuesday, as the House of Representatives approved the massive $1.4…
SECURE Act Victory Lap: Industry Celebrates, Congratulates Lawmakers
Statements from the retirement industry came pouring in late Monday after it was announced that the Setting Every…
It’s In! SECURE Act Included in 2020 Spending Package
Talk about your nail-biters! After months of collecting dust in the Senate, the SECURE Act, the most significant…
3 Things Non-Profits with Retirement Plans will Focus On in 2020
Employee retirement readiness, financial wellness and regulatory compliance are the top three priorities of non-profit organizations with 403(b)…