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Can this Government Plan ‘Fix’ 401(k)s?
Thrift Savings Plan benefits offer low-cost investing, annuities, and secure retirement income, making it a strong model for 401k plans.
March 12, 2017
Braindead Dems Strike 401(k) Fear: Opinion
Illinois pension debt crisis deepens as state pushes a mandatory IRA plan while lawmakers focus on zombies over finances.
March 7, 2017
Shock! (Not): Millennials Need to Save More in 401(k)s
It’s not surprising, but still disconcerting. Participation in 401(k) increases with age: Millennials have the lowest rates, and…
February 20, 2017
ICI Supports State 401(k) Rule Rollback
ICI likes what it sees in two Congressional resolutions introduced last week to block the advancement of state-run 401ks and similar retirement plans.
February 16, 2017
Resolutions Introduced to Stymie State-Run 401(k) Plans
State-run retirement plans face opposition as Congress moves to block Obama-era safe harbor rules impacting small business security.
February 10, 2017
Trump, Treasuries, Protectionist Tendencies: Here’s What Will Happen in 2017
It’s that time of year. If you’re feeling blue in the post-holiday letdown, Nuveen Asset Management’s top talking…
January 5, 2017
A New York State of Mind: Mandatory Retirement Plans?
New York Retirement plans backed by small businesses as most owners seek affordable, state-managed options for employee savings.
December 28, 2016
Great News About 401(k) Plans to Close Out 2016
401(k) employer contributions drive savings as most plans include matches, diverse investment choices, and lower mutual fund fees.
December 27, 2016
Struggling State Cancels Financial Literacy Program
It’s tough not to note the irony—they have no money to teach about money. In another example of…
December 21, 2016
Why State-Based 401(k) Plans Are a (Really) Bad Thing
“Under the Affordable Care Act, millions of Americans lost the health insurance they liked. Now, the same could…
December 6, 2016