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.
Better HSA Participation Through Behavioral Economics
401(k) advisors and plan sponsors can help employees take advantage of an HSA's many benefits by using the tenets of behavioral economics.
Longer 401(k) Participant Lifespans Attracting Attention
New study says longer client lifespans is the trend advisors expect to be most impactful to their firms over the next decade.
New ‘Green Deal’: Partnership Launches Eco-Conscious 401(k) Plan
Green is more than just the color of money. It’s also the preferred color of eco-conscious political initiatives…
401k Fun: Billionaires, Buffett and (Really) Weird Stuff
Message From Author: Hey, it’s practically the weekend – time to take a break from the norm around…
Celebrate Compliant Times, Come On: It’s National Fiduciary Day!
It’s like Christmas coming early! Less than a year after National Fiduciary Day last March 22, today –…
2 in 3 Americans Don’t Know Much About IRAs
Lack of knowledge is the biggest obstacle preventing Americans from investing in an IRA, according to new research…
Americans Favor Pensions Over 401(k) Plans?
Retirement crisis in America shows workers trust pensions over 401k plans and want government action to strengthen retirement security.
Auto-Portability: Preventer of 401(k) ‘Leakage’
Everyone hates “leakage.” The term itself has no known positive connotations, and if you are experiencing it, you…
Why Did 1 in 4 Consumers STOP Doing Business with Certain Financial Firms?
Something for 401k advisors to think about as you craft your next message to a client: Personalization in…
Alarms Sound as Groups Propose Illinois 401(k) Tax
Everyone knows the state of Illinois is in terrible financial shape after perpetually spending more than it takes…