Lynn Brackpool Giles
111 posts
Lynn Brackpool Giles is a contributing editor to 401(k) Specialist. Giles is a former Managing Director of Communications and Consumer Services for the Financial Planning Association (FPA), where she oversaw all corporate, legislative, and consumer communications. In her current journalistic practice, she is a frequent contributor to numerous financial services industry publications.
MFS Enhances Collective Investment Trust Line
Global investment firm MFS is enhancing key aspects of its collective investment trust (CIT) line to better meet…
July 7, 2021
Brighter Days Ahead as Financial Impact of COVID-19 Recedes
As the financial stressors from the pandemic fade, Americans are feeling increasingly optimistic but are still harboring concerns…
July 7, 2021
Americans Struggle to Understand Social Security
Even those who are currently receiving Social Security benefits don’t understand the program’s basics
June 30, 2021
Senator Touts Bitcoin as a Retirement Investment
The senator’s remarks mirror other vocal supporters of bitcoin
June 30, 2021
Many Public Workers Underserved by Retirement Plans
The retirement playing field is not level for the largest segments of public sector workers when it comes…
June 25, 2021
Nearly Half of Workers Unsure When They Will Claim Social Security
Americans appear to be conflicted when it comes to collecting Social Security while many are also struggling to…
June 24, 2021
Investment Return Expectations Exceed Pre-Pandemic Levels
The world is shakily emerging from an unprecedented year with the Covid-19 pandemic bringing the swiftest market downturn…
June 24, 2021
Vast Majority of Americans Believe Retirement Security is a Problem
A new report from policy and advocacy organization Economic Innovation Group (EIG) surveyed American voters and found that…
June 15, 2021
Post-COVID, Retirees Feel Optimistic, Have a Sense of Purpose
After a tumultuous year upended the lives of countless Americans, a new study finds that the pandemic experience…
June 14, 2021
The NeverEnding Story—Reg BI and the Latest Fiduciary Folly
Progress on the fiduciary rule has often looked like two steps forward, one step back (or vice versa).…
April 5, 2019