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.
Inheriting Retirement Security: Boomers Get Boost from Parents
While some households receive inheritances that become lifestyle enhancements, more often estates seem to go toward shoring up…
New Annuity Meant to Help Boomers Support Aging Parents
A new annuity from a division of MassMutual is aimed at Boomers who want to help support aging parents to keep them from outliving retirement funds.
The Move Toward MEPs
On Aug. 31, 2018, President Donald Trump signed a well-publicized executive order about strengthening retirement security in America,…
‘Unretirees’ On the Rise: Most Americans Plan to Work in Retirement
More people are working in retirement. Employees age 65 and older currently make up the fastest-growing segment of…
Does A ‘Secure’ Retirement Include Annuities?
Annuities in 401(k) plans may grow as the SECURE Act adds safe harbor and portability, easing sponsor risk and supporting lifetime income.
Business Owners Need Help in Communicating 401(k) Advantages
Nationwide reveals business owners value 401(k)s but struggle to boost employee participation despite available resources.
Advisor Group to Buy Ladenburg IBDs in $1.3B Deal
Advisor Group acquisition Ladenburg creates the second-largest independent broker-dealer with vast scale and advisor support.
RIAs Still Missing From Social Media Bandwagon
RIA social media usage lags well behind that of financial advisors, according to a new study from American Century Investments.
Major Push for SECURE Act Vote: Republicans Try a ‘Live UC’
As the remaining days of 2019 wind down, pressure ramped up this week with repeated calls to get…
Student Loan Debt: Fidelity Says Who’s Paying the Most May Surprise You
There is an estimated $1.56 trillion in student debt in the U.S. and December signifies the first time…