Thomas Hawkins
89 posts
Tom Hawkins is Senior Vice President, Marketing and Research with Retirement Clearinghouse. He oversees all critical operational aspects of this area, including RCH’s web presence, digital marketing, and plan sponsor proposals. In other roles for RCH, Hawkins has performed product development, helped lead the company’s re-branding, evaluated and organized industry data, and makes significant contributions to RCH thought leadership positions.
A Brief History of 401(k) Auto Portability (and Why it Matters)
It's at least eight years in the making
December 6, 2021
4 Reasons Why 401k Auto Portability Can’t Wait
The fact is auto portability is here and working
November 19, 2021
Top 5 Misconceptions About 401k Auto-Portability
Nine in 10 plan participants surveyed thought that an auto-portability feature would be valuable
September 30, 2021
401k Auto Portability’s Significant Benefits to Pending Legislation
The sheer magnitude of incremental benefits delivered by the addition of auto portability was surprising
September 17, 2021
Beware of Unintended Effects of Retirement Savings Public Policies
At first glance, some retirement savings public policies can seem like a sure thing, particularly when they’re based…
September 2, 2021
5 Misconceptions About Automatic Rollovers
Most agree—automatic rollover programs can help plan sponsors deal with problems associated with small-balance accounts, including: High levels…
July 26, 2021
Auto-Portability Versus Authorized Portability—What’s the Difference?
When auto-portability becomes ubiquitous in America’s 401(k) system, it will herald 100% fully automated, end-to-end portability for all…
July 16, 2021
New Data Proves Effectiveness of 401k Auto-Portability
New, compelling data from an ongoing program of portability for small-balance 401k job-changers illustrates the effectiveness and appeal…
July 6, 2021
401(k) Retirement Savings: More Gone Than Forgotten
The draft of the SECURE 2.0 legislation provides for a PBGC-based Retirement Savings Office of the Lost and…
June 15, 2021
The Strong Case for a Retirement Savings ‘Lost and Found’
Past proposals for an Office of the Retirement Savings Lost and Found (Lost & Found) offered good examples…
June 4, 2021