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.
Private Equity in 401(k)s ‘Will Happen’ says T. Rowe Price’s Rob Sharps
Building on BlackRock’s Larry Fink endorsing PE in DC plans, T. Rowe Price leader says his company is actively preparing for it during recent earnings call
Extending Retirement by 5 Years Skyrockets Chance of Depleting Retirement Savings
Finke: “Too many people underestimate how long they’ll live,” as new Nationwide/The American College research finds an extra 5 years increases risk of running out of money by more than 300%
Fears Spark Increase in Social Security Claims
Number of benefit claims spike compared to a year ago as seniors worry over troubled future of the bedrock retirement security program
TDFs Top $4 Trillion Mark in 2024: Morningstar
New Target-Date Fund Landscape report shows CITs now account for 52% of TDF assets, surpassing mutual funds
Schwab, Candidly Team Up to Provide Student Loan Retirement Matching Resources
Collaboration also expands Schwab Retirement Plan Services’ debt management and college planning capabilities
Vanguard Marks 50th Anniversary by Celebrating Milestone Achievements
Company credited with making investing more accessible, affordable, and efficient for investors
ERIC Backs Bills Aimed at Bringing Transparency, Accountability to EBSA
The ERISA Industry Committee says “EBSA Investigations Transparency Act” and “Balance the Scales Act” would bring needed reforms
‘Retirement Savings for Americans Act’ Introduced Again in Congress
Bill has some bipartisan (and AARP) support, but opponents believe it would undermine the employer-sponsored retirement plan market
401GO Expands Service Offerings with Apex Fintech Solutions Collaboration
Strategic partnership announced today paves way for expansion of retirement and investment services
Vestwell, PlanScope360 Deal Brings Financial Wellness Benefits to Educators
Strategic partnership brings access to emergency savings accounts, student loan repayment assistance and 403(b) plans