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A 401(k) is an employer-sponsored retirement savings plan that allows employees to contribute a portion of their pre-tax or after-tax income towards retirement. These contributions are then invested, and the growth is typically tax-deferred (in a traditional 401(k)) or tax-free (in a Roth 401(k)) until withdrawn in retirement.
What to do About Missing 401(k) Participants
Missing participants create challenges for plan sponsors. Learn strategic solutions to improve retirement savings and participant outcomes.
Why 401(k) DCIO is (Supposedly) Doing So Well
Little surprise—investment managers are benefiting from stronger asset growth and improving sales in the defined contribution investment-only (DCIO)…
Women Project Investment Confidence, Receive Condescension
“Don’t you worry your pretty, little head.” It’s an attitude far too many women still (still!) receive when…
Here’s What Retirees Want 401(k) Participants to Know
Retirement expenses planning helps avoid unexpected costs and builds confidence for a secure retirement lifestyle.
The Single Biggest Impediment to 401k Financial Success?
Have you ever thought about the single, biggest obstacle to the success of plan participants in meeting their…
Social Security Recipients Get COLA Raise in 2018
Monthly Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for more than 66 million Americans will increase 2…
Fiduciary Rule Kill Bill Clears Hurdle
PASS Act 2017 aims to repeal the DOL fiduciary rule, protect savers, and establish a best interest standard for broker-dealers.
United Nations Gets In On ‘Responsible’ 401(k) Investing
Bloomberg said it’s the first U.S.-domiciled corporate retirement plan sponsor (ERISA plan sponsor) to join the “Principles for…
Retirement Security Week Adopts (Timely) Behavioral Finance Theme
Not exactly news—the majority of Americans are ill-prepared for retirement, something the National Association of Government Defined Contribution…
Bad News for 401(k) Savers?
401(k) retirement savings often fall short, leaving many nearing retirement unprepared despite rising balances and growing IRA assets.