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.
How the DOL is Boosting 401k Coverage for Women
Coverage is key, but so is portability when seeking access to an effective retirement plan. In order to…
Haters Hate: Writer Cynically Rips, Unintentionally Praises, 401(k)s
Sure, the 401(k) could have been named something better, but an unintentionally amusing piece from New York magazine…
Critical 401k Fiduciary ‘Must-Haves’ for Target Date Funds
The questions are easy. The answers? Not so much—but Boston(ish)-based Beaumont Capital Management is giving it a shot when…
Beltway Bill to Help Annuities in 401(k)s Gets Boost
The Senate Finance Committee gave its seal of approval Wednesday to a bill that would make it easier…
One Area of Increased Retirement Planning Concern
It’s hard to call retirement outcomes successful in retirees don’t have a home. American households are entering retirement…
How to Develop a ‘Smart’ Retirement Spending Strategy
The key to a successful retirement income strategy isn’t accumulation, but how (and how fast) the dollars are…
3 Ways to Drive Better 401(k) Retirement Outcomes
As one 401(k) advisor recently noted, “Income is the outcome in retirement planning.” It’s something Northern Trust Asset…
Why Aren’t Liquid Alts More Popular in 401ks?
In this market, of all markets, alternative investments and non-correlated assets should be more popular in 401(k)s. “I’ve…
Obamacare Does What With 401(k)s?
401(k) help comes from unlikely places. Nationwide reports that the implementation of Obamacare has decreased the appeal of health benefits…
Why State-Sponsored 401(k)s Don’t Stack Up
America’s retirement crisis has been exacerbated in no small part by the erosion of the country’s savings culture. It’s…