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.
Women Feel Off Track for Retirement
Nearly one-fifth of women say they are on the “wrong track” for retirement, based on a new Nationwide Retirement Institute survey, but are trying to find solutions
January 12, 2022
Financial Wellness Programs Increase Financial Confidence
Employees feel bolstered by programs, especially among Gen Z participants, and seek more employer involvement
January 10, 2022
Roth Popularity Continues Rapid Rise
Plan Sponsor Council of America says Roth options are now in a record amount of 401k plans
January 5, 2022
Women’s Financial Wellness Lags Amid Pandemic
Gender gap goes beyond the paycheck with female employees less likely to invest to build wealth and be financially confident, according to recent report
January 4, 2022
Parents Sacrifice Retirement to Save for Kids’ College
Families face difficult budgeting choices when they simultaneously fund two major life events: college tuition for their children and saving for retirement
January 4, 2022
Retirement Security Woes Felt Worldwide
Globally, workers have bleak retirement outlook, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, and look to employers and policymakers to improve prospects
December 16, 2021
Workers Prioritize Financial Wellness Above Most Benefits
The pandemic has caused workers to reevaluate the benefits most important to them, and financial benefits programs are now a top priority
December 15, 2021
Americans Worries Shift from Pandemic to Rising Inflation in 2022
The pandemic was the “most worrisome threat” in 2021, but now inflation is seen as the biggest risk to retirement plans, according to a new study from Allianz Life
December 13, 2021
Changing Retirement Realities Emerge for Workers and Retirees
According to Goldman Sachs research, both workers and retirees are altering their retirement plans in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic
December 8, 2021
Supreme Court Hears Northwestern University Fiduciary Breach Case
Hughes vs. Northwestern University is only the second excessive fee case to reach highest court
December 8, 2021