Lynn Brackpool Giles
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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.
401k Grass is Greener with ESG Options
According to a new report, 401k plan participants want more ESG options, further ramping up the “green” investing trend
April 11, 2022
Retirement Confusion, Concern Spans Generations
While 71% of Americans cite “living comfortably in retirement” as a top life goal along with good health and financial wellness, only 49% have confidence that their savings will be enough
March 23, 2022
Virtual 401(k) Education Rises, In-Person Sessions Sharply Drop
Virtual retirement education is here to stay, according to a new report from Schwab
March 22, 2022
Women Significantly Lag Men in Retirement Readiness
The retirement readiness gap between women and men is now a chasm, thanks to the pandemic
March 21, 2022
Americans Strive for New Normal in Retirement Planning
Fidelity’s annual retirement study shows that in a post-pandemic world investors may still have concerns, but they want to rebuild their retirement plans
March 17, 2022
Senior Americans Feel Retirement Heat
Citing inflation, the pandemic and lack of employer support, seniors are looking for retirement help–and worry about future generations
March 16, 2022
New Climate-Focused 401k Targets Small Businesses
Carbon Collective hopes its new plans will have participants seeing green
March 14, 2022
AIG Launches Annuity Accelerator Product
Annuity powerhouse partners with Annexus to introduce product that features 35% income base bonus, 250% multiplier
March 7, 2022
House Committee Tackles Retirement Security Issues
In a recent hearing, an Education and Labor subcommittee heard from experts on a variety of retirement issues including the disparity experienced by women, and the role of ESG options in defined-contribution plans
March 3, 2022
American Seniors Feeling the Inflation Heat
Older Americans–especially widowed and divorced women–say inflation and other factors are having negative impact on retirement
February 15, 2022