With more than 20 years serving financial markets, John Sullivan is the former editor-in-chief of 401(k) Specialist and Investment Advisor magazine and retirement editor of ThinkAdvisor.com. Sullivan is also the former editor of Boomer Market Advisor and Bank Advisor magazines, and has a background in the insurance and investment industries in addition to his journalism roots. Experienced financial services content executive specializing in creative new media delivery. He joined the American Retirement Association in 2023 as Chief Content Officer, overseeing communications for the organization, as well as its sister organizations.
‘Retirement Risk’ Down for American Households, But …
The Center for Retirement Research at Boston College is out with the latest National Retirement Risk Index, which…
Why SEC Fiduciary Rule Reg Sounds Right
We’re not crazy enough to argue against the DOL’s fiduciary rule (or at least a rule), but is there a better way, one that more successfully satisfies key stakeholders?
What Now? 401(k)s in the Wake of Tax Reform
401(k) Tax Reform explained—impact on retirement plans, HSAs, and state-run savings programs with insights from Ascensus’ David Musto.
When Risk Tolerance and the ‘Right’ 401(k) Allocations Collide
The argument has long been made that longer lifespans (and therefore retirements) require longer investments in equities in…
January Top Advisor By Participant Outcomes (TAPO)
“As a whole, we have participation rates near 100 percent, and that is our goal.”
Major Problem Reported with 401K Auto Enrollment
The benefits of automatic enrollment in 401(k)s are all but a given, and a major reason Richard Thaler,…
Another Company Cites Tax Bill in 401(k) Match Bump
401(k) contribution increases follow tax reform as Visa, Nationwide, and Aflac boost employee matches and offer bonuses.
Bob Doll’s Bold Predictions for 2018
Is there a counter correlation between market performance and how top prognosticator Bob Doll scores with his annual…
Top 10 Countries in Which to Retire
For 401(k) participants with an eye toward an eventual ex-pat retirement experience, International Living is out with its…
A Key to Better 401(k) Financial Literacy?
Less talk, more action. It’s the main finding of a recent study about financial literacy and decision-making, especially in the workplace.