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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.
Americans Don’t Know How Inflation, Interest Impact Investments
Participants are confused about fluctuations in inflation and interest rates and are often acting on flawed perceptions as…
Why Alternative Investments in 401(k) Target Date Funds Make So Much Sense
A report we somehow missed in June from the Georgetown University Center for Retirement Initiatives (CRI) highlights how…
Retirement Industry Insider Pfau Says Time Is Right for Annuities
Everyone’s talkin’ annuities these days, with pre-retirees asking for lifetime income options and investment insiders anticipating an imminent…
Cash Balance Retirement Plans Continue Their Climb
They’re taking off. Cash balance plan-provider Kravitz finds the number of new cash balance plans increased by 15…
Upping the Ante on TDF Customization
Customization is key in 2018. Americans want—and even expect—products to be tailored to their specific needs. The financial…
Zero Fee Funds Have Arrived
Zero. Zilch. Nada. Fidelity kicked it up a notch (or down)—at least when it comes to index funds.…
Why Young 401(k) Participants Are Losing Out on Returns
Are younger workers still plagued by post-financial stress disorder after witnessing the 2008 financial crisis? Could be. The…
401(k) Plan Sponsors Hesitate to Incorporate ESG
ESG investing is growing, but adoption remains low. Discover trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping sustainable investments.
Roth IRA for Kids Sees Strong Growth
Roth IRA for Kids helps parents teach saving habits early, giving children a strong start on building wealth for the future.
Massive Mutual Fund Outflows Mark Month of June
Normal market movement, or a signal of something greater? A massive exodus from long-term, open-end mutual funds and ETFs occurred…