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.
Top 10 Priorities for 401(k) Plans in 2018
Things are happening as we head for 2018, retirement plans included. Health, wealth and retirement consultant Mercer helpfully provides…
What Managed Accounts Offer That Target Dates Miss (Supposedly)
Managed accounts offer customized retirement savings, higher savings rates, and better diversification. Learn how they outperform TDFs.
Death, Divorce Detriment to Retirement Planning
Till death do us part—or not. A new survey takes a look at harsh realities and their effects…
The Most Popular 401(k) Plan Feature is …
Does this mean it’s time to sell? The Wells Fargo/Gallup measure of investor and retirement optimism held steady…
Why ‘Well Off’ 401(k) Participants Are Sometimes Harder to Enroll
Kristina Keck of Woodruff-Sawyer clues us in on how to keep participants focused.
Are Defined Contribution Participants Delusional?
Retirement survey findings show workers fear outliving savings, lacking Social Security, and working longer for financial security.
Will Saving Trees Save Retirement?
It appears so, and the cost savings of electronic versus paper statements alone could go a long way…
Money Market Reform Means More Stable Value, But …
Stable Value Funds gain popularity as plan sponsors shift from money market options after SEC money market fund reform.
Apply 401k Auto-Features to Other Financial Wellness Areas?
Save for retirement or a child’s education? Should more go to health care, or caring for an elderly…
Retirement Savings Regret High Among 401k Plan Participants
Youth is wasted on the young, George Bernard Shaw quipped, and that apparently applies to retirement saving. Not…