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.
Trump Tweets Solid 401(k) Numbers, Teases ‘Good News’ Coming
A single political tweet wouldn’t normally merit a mention, but the president is Trump, and these are the…
Recordkeeper Data Show 401(k) Defined Contribution Dedication
DC plan contributions stayed strong in early 2018, with most participants continuing to save and invest despite market fluctuations.
How Student Loans Scuttle Retirement Plan Saving
Student loan debt affects retirement readiness. Learn how to balance financial wellness, loan repayment, and future preparation.
Why Alternative Investments in 401(k) Target Date Funds Make So Much Sense
A report we somehow missed in June from the Georgetown University Center for Retirement Initiatives (CRI) highlights how…
Shock (Not)! Automatic Enrollment Boosts Retirement Plan Participation
“Opt-in” versus “opt-out”—it’s one reason countries like Austria have such high organ donor rates when compared with their…
How to Avoid Retirement Plan Tax Pain
Tax Torpedo impacts retirees with higher hidden taxes. Learn strategies to reduce rates and extend retirement portfolio longevity.
Tech and Touchpoints: How the OneAmerica Extreme Client Focus Fuels Significant Growth
It’s never easy to take on a leading role in a venerable company like Indianapolis-based OneAmerica®, but Sandy…
Cash Balance Retirement Plans Continue Their Climb
They’re taking off. Cash balance plan-provider Kravitz finds the number of new cash balance plans increased by 15…
Americans Are Saving More for Retirement, But …
Retirement savings trends show more Americans saving despite stagnant incomes and rising costs, Bankrate survey reveals.
Tort Terror Schlichter Files Second Duke Fiduciary Suit
One just wasn’t enough. Schlichter Bogard & Denton, home of famed fiduciary tort lawyer Jerry Schlichter, has filed a…