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401(k) Investments
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401(k) investments refer to the various assets and financial instruments available within a 401(k) retirement plan, which employees can choose to grow their retirement savings. These investments are selected from a menu of options provided by the plan sponsor (usually the employer) and managed through a plan administrator.
Vanguard Enters Active ESG Fund Space
Vanguard is out with its first actively managed environmental, social and governance (ESG) fund. While active management and…
Strong Market Helps Self-Directed 401(k)s Rebound
The markets bouncing back from the sharp losses experienced at the end of 2018 helped the average self-directed…
ESG Investing: Facing Headwinds or Backed by Tailwinds?
A new study says most individual investors are indeed interested in exploring Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) investing strategies.
Top Benefits Wanted by Younger Workers
The 401(k) took a hit in popularity among younger workers, defined as those who graduated from college in…
(Hallelujah!) Investors ‘Carefully Consider’ Fees, Expenses in Mutual Fund Selection
Is the knock-down, drag-out industry fight over fees finally getting through to the masses? It appears so, according to ICI.
Is ESG in 401(k)s Really a ‘Fiduciary Nightmare?’
Despite skepticism from ERISA attorneys about including it investment menus, DCIAA argues ESG factors are in line with regulatory thinking.
Lack of ESG Investing Definition Eludes, Frustrates Industry
Identifying a uniform definition of environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing is, of course, a major industry sticking…
HUD Secretary Carson Pitches ‘Opportunity Funds’: 2019 SALT Conference
“We’re presiding over a historic moment in our nation’s history, one of job creation, high employment, growth and…
No Surprise—Price Dominates 401(k) Target-Date Fund Market
Assets in target-date mutual funds shrank in 2018, but the overall market grew, as providers gathered assets into…
ESG a ‘Race to the Top’ For Best Companies: 2019 SALT Conference
Despite record low unemployment and a strong economy, 60% of Americans say the country “is not working for them.' What's to be done?