Advisors Fear Skittish Investors in Wake of Market Swings
It was a good run, but it had to end sometime. Thanks to the second-longest string of market gains on record, many advisors fear investors…
Articles by Jessa Claeys
3 in 5 Americans’ Retirement Fund Falls Short
Saving for retirement is no easy feat for many Americans, as less than two in five non-retired adults believe their savings are where they should…
Asian Americans Want Less Risk, More Involvement in 401ks
Asian Americans tend to be more cautious and hands-on when it comes to managing their 401ks or other retirement savings, new research shows. A recent…
Financially Stressed, Employees Look to 401ks to Cover Expenses
While fewer employees are stressed about finances in 2018 compared with the last few years, the number who are experiencing money woes—nearly half—is still striking….
How Do Boomer, Millennial Saving Habits Compare?
Far fewer Millennials than Baby Boomers are counting on Social Security to fund at least part of their retirement, yet a new study shows the…
A New Digital Tool to Improve Financial Wellness
In the wake of its recent partnership with Enrst & Young (EY), MetLife unveiled PlanSmart Financial Wellness earlier this week. PlanSmart Financial Wellness is “a…
Will ‘Gig Economy’ Threaten Workers’ Retirement Security?
Considering the number of people today earning money from freelance work—over 30 percent of U.S. workers—it’s no surprise to learn retirees are getting in on…
401k Savings Rates Reach (Yet Another) Record High
Market turbulence be damned, 401k participants are stepping up their savings game this year. According to Fidelity Investments, 401k investors’ total savings rate (including both employee…
Are Americans Doing Better Financially? Or Spending More Recklessly?
Millennials may be delaying major milestones due to financial concerns, but apparently, that’s not the case for many Americans. New research shows the number of…
How Long Will a $1 Million 401k Last?
It’s common knowledge that the cost of living in America varies from state to state. But 401k savers might be surprised to learn exactly how…