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.
Cooling COLAs: Early Forecast for 2026 Social Security Adjustment Predicts Another Drop
Based on inflation data released today, The Senior Citizens League pegs next year’s COLA at 2.1% and stumps for Trump promise to eliminate Social Security tax
DOL Updates Voluntary Fiduciary Correction Program
Improvements including new self-correction tool help employers, plan officials comply with ERISA and protect workers’ benefits
John Hancock Retirement, Vestwell Partner on ‘FutureStep’ Launch
New open-architecture retirement plan to be available in “early 2025”
DOL Announces Enforcement Relief for Missing Participants
New policy offers plan fiduciaries option for handling small payments when beneficiary cannot be located
Trump Win Boosts Advisor Interest in Crypto as Spot Bitcoin ETFs Celebrate Strong First Year
As record-breaking Spot Bitcoin ETFs in the U.S. hit their 1-year anniversary, new research shows Trump’s election has advisors feeling bullish on crypto assets in 2025
Andrew Biggs Rips Congress for Social Security ‘Fairness’ Act
Explore the impact of the Social Security Fairness Act on benefits, public pensions, and fiscal sustainability in this expert discussion.
Judge Finds American Airlines Liable for ESG Investing in 401(k) Plan
Ruling announced today says airline breached its fiduciary duty of loyalty by failing to act solely in the plan’s best financial interests
Groups Urge Supreme Court to Clarify ERISA Litigation Pleading Standards to Combat Surge in Frivolous Suits
Amicus briefs filed asking Court to affirm Second Circuit judgment in Cunningham v. Cornell University which will be heard on Jan. 22
How Micro 401(k) Plans Will Drive Growth of Retirement Market
Cerulli says advisor-sold defined contribution market set to flourish and further ongoing convergence of wealth management and DC plan markets
4 Key Risks to Retirement Security in 2025—and How to Tackle Them
Liana Magner of Natixis Investment Managers provides a look at the risks and opportunities for plan sponsors and advisors as well as how plan participants can address them