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.
Surprising Findings in Fidelity’s Latest 401(k) Figures
There were several surprises in Fidelity Investments’ latest quarterly analysis of retirement savings. While 401(k) balances dropped (expected),…
How Are 401(k) Recordkeepers Reacting to All That’s Happening?
The SPARK Institute wondered how its members were responding to the crisis and implementation of the CARES Act—so…
11 Financial Steps to Help in the Coronavirus Pandemic
While early withdrawals from a retirement account are normally frowned upon, but special circumstances sometimes require special needs.…
Shake Shack Gives Back $10 Million PPP Loan
Burger joint Shake Shack announced on Sunday that it will return its $10 million loan obtained through the…
Help in Sorting Through Financial Wellness Solutions
“What do you mean when you say financial wellness?” It’s a question central in the retirement plan space…
Empower Retirement Pledges No Pandemic-Related Layoffs
Empower Retirement announced Thursday that it will not lay off any of its workers at any of its…
Vanguard Closes Treasury Money Market Fund to New Investors
A flight to safety in the current coronavirus pandemic by investors looking to sit it out has caused…
Voya Launches HSA ‘Digital Assistant’ for Participants
Voya Financial is helping participants with the “where and how” of health savings account (HSA) investing by launching…
IRI Issues Retirement Recovery Plan
March unemployment reached 4.4%, nearly a whole percentage point over February, as businesses were forced to reduce workforces…
Mixed Behavior with March Mutual Fund Investing
A crazy and volatile coronavirus-driven March didn’t play out as one would think given the market meltdown, at…