Jessica Claeys is an editor, writer, and graphic designer, who has been creating both print and digital marketing and communications content for 10+ years.
Jessa Claeys is a licensed insurance producer in the state of Colorado and an insurance editor for Bankrate. She currently covers auto, home and life insurance with the goal of helping others secure a healthy financial future. Jessa has over a decade of experience writing, editing and leading teams of content creators. Her work has been published by several insurance, personal finance and investment-focused publications, including BiggerPockets, 401(k) Specialist, BP Wealth and more.
Competing Financial Needs Disrupt 401k Saving for Many Americans
It’s not that U.S. workers don’t want to save for retirement. In fact, more Americans than ever before…
Boomers Ill-Prepared for Retirement Rude Awakening
Baby Boomer retirement crisis shows many lack savings, planning, and budgeting, leaving them unprepared for financial and health challenges.
Financial Confidence Abounds Among Serious 401(k) Savers
Financial Confidence Investors feel secure about money, planning ahead, and overcoming setbacks with long-term financial success.
How Many 401k Savers Are Using Roth Options?
Roth options have increased significantly in availability and usage over the past decade, according to a recent survey…
Report: U.S. Households Gaining in Investable Assets
An increasing number of Americans are 'moving on up' financially, according to a new market sizing report by Hearts & Wallets. There are now over two million fewer American households with $50,000 or less of investable assets than four years ago.
401(k) Advisors Need to Push Student Borrowers to Save
Stashing away at least some earnings in a 401(k) account despite student loan debt is more important than…
401k Stakeholders Aren’t In Sync
New research provides a far-from-shocking confirmation that plan participants, providers and sponsors don’t see eye-to-eye when it comes…
401(k) Target Date Assets on the Up and Up
Target-Date Fund Growth surged to $1.73 trillion in 2017, with Vanguard leading the market amid rising passive investment trends.
Half of the Public Clueless About HSAs
Only 51 percent of Americans are in-the-know when it comes to Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)—a striking figure considering…
More Americans Report Having 401k Savings, But Few Are Saving Enough
Some good news and bad. Let’s start with the good. Far fewer Americans this year report having zero…