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.
Pandemic Weakens Women’s Retirement Security
Women have taken a disproportionate hit on retirement savings and financial well-being, says Transamerica report, which could have lingering repercussions.
November 2, 2021
Retirement Plan Participants Embrace Virtual Education
Transamerica study finds that flexibility, convenience and increased participation are results of virtual interaction between advisors and participants
October 26, 2021
Financial Impact of 2008 Crash Outranks COVID-19 Crisis
New research from Nationwide shows that while investors are suffering financial fallout from the pandemic, the earlier market crash was worse--and they want professional financial help even more.
October 25, 2021
How Technology is Transforming the Retirement Industry
Vestwell’s new study identifies key trends in digital solutions that can help advisors up their game
October 14, 2021
403b Participation Undeterred by Pandemic
Report reveals that non-profit workers contributed to retirement plans more than ever before, spurred by auto enrollment
October 12, 2021
BlackRock Adds Annuity Product to Meet Participant Demand
Five plans opt in to have guaranteed income solution as default investment option in retirement plans
October 6, 2021
Americans Shifting Retirement Plans Due to Pandemic
New research from Northwestern Mutual shows Gen Z and Millennials expect to retire before age 60
October 5, 2021
Advisors See ‘Dramatic’ Increase in Behavioral Biases Among Clients
Joint study shows the “unprecedented challenges, uncertainty, and volatility” of the COVID-19 pandemic helped fuel the surge
October 4, 2021
Prudential Forms New Retirement Strategy Business
Individual annuities and institutional investment products divisions will combine
October 4, 2021
Social Security Confidence Survey Shows Retiree Doubt
Seventy percent doubt they will receive full benefits in new PlanGap survey
September 13, 2021