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.
Reason No. 6,392 for 401(k) Retirement Savings
Over 60 percent of females, who are retired or plan to retire soon, are counting on Social Security as their primary source of retirement income.
Post-Tax Reform, Wealthy Americans in the Market for Financial Advice
Given that recent tax reform was the most extensive in several decades, the effects are predictably being examined…
More Like 4-0-None (K): Less Than Half of Workers Contribute
Only 49% of U.S. workers use employer-sponsored 401k plans, and just 37% contribute to individual retirement accounts, per Edward Jones.
7 Obvious Steps to Millennial Retirement Saving Success
New research by the National Institute on Retirement Security (NIRS) found 66.2 percent of Millennials have nothing saved for retirement. Of those who are saving, just five percent are putting away enough.
Ex-Wells Fargo Advisor Arrested for Stealing from Elderly
Wells Fargo advisor arrest linked to $600K theft from elderly clients, involving unauthorized transfers and financial deception.
More Employers Report 401(k) Plan Enhancements
With life expectancy increasing, pensions becoming all but a thing of the past, health care costs rising and so on, saving for retirement has never been more critical. Yet many workers still aren’t saving enough. The good news: employers are seemingly taking steps to help them out.
Top 5 (Luxurious) Retirement Communities in the U.S.
As 401(k) participants approach retirement age, concerns undoubtedly shift away from optimal asset allocation and appropriate contribution rates toward…
A ‘Blueprint’ for Retirement Plan Reform: IRI
Retirement Security Blueprint outlines tax, savings, and lifetime income policies to improve retirement access and financial security.
How Committed Are 401(k) DC Plan Participants To Saving?
Can’t stop, won’t stop. The vast majority of defined contribution (DC) plan participants are habitually contributing to their…
The Biggest Driver in 401(k) Plan Pricing?
Average 401k Balance reached six figures in 2017, with higher balances linked to lower fees, as outlined in the 401k Averages Book.