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.
Americans Miss $24 Billion in 401(k) Company Matches Annually
Americans miss out on $24 billion in 401(k) company matches annually, losing about $1,300 per employee each year.
Boomers Are Returning to Work, But Not for Pay
A new study from Bankers Life Center for a Secure Retirement finds that “72 percent of America’s retired…
Employees Want More 401(k) Help from Employers
In what could be a major differentiator in recruitment and retention for companies that do it right, a…
Latinos Least Likely to Have a 401(k) in California
Newsflash for retirement plan advisors who target the Hispanic marketplace. Latinos in California are the least likely to…
MassMutual Launches 401(k) Mobile App for Anytime Access
All hail the march of progress. Retirement savers can now tap into their MassMutual account information at any…
Retirement Confidence Higher Among Those With 401(k)s: EBRI
Do nothing and wait—it will happen eventually. Sadly, that seems to be the attitude of the American worker,…
Robo Advice Comes to 401(k) Target Date Market
Ever heard of NextCapital? You should, because they’re coming to steal your business. The potential benefits and threats…
401(k)-Like Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) for Military Causing Delight for Some, Concern for Others
Congress is busy putting the final touches on a plan to offer Reserve and National Guard members a…
Boomers’ Confidence in Secure Retirement Sinks to Five-Year Low
Boomer confidence isn’t… well, booming. The Insured Retirement Institute (IRI) released a research in mid-April report that found…
More Americans Expect to Heavily Rely on Social Security in Retirement
Here’s yet another reason to ensure plan participants save all they can. The Gallup organization reports that although…