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.
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Record Number of Young Adults Living with Parents
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Financial Vulnerabilities of Retirees Before and During Pandemic
Despite the ongoing pandemic, three in four retirees (75 percent) say their confidence in their ability to maintain…
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Not surprising, but refreshing to see it reinforced—employers play a critical role in motivating their employees to begin…
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