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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.
Why Mutual Fund Drama Makes CITs, Alts More Attractive in 401(k)s
The establishment’s rattled. It might seem like a campaign update but actually refers to the growing popularity of…
October 14, 2016
More Focus on Mid-Market 401(k)s
Another indication of the efficacy of targeting the mid-market 401(k) plan business. Cerulli Associates recently took a look…
October 12, 2016
401(k) Fiduciary Rule: Product Winners and Losers
We have to wonder about the other 45 percent. New research finds just over half of 401(k) advisors…
October 10, 2016
Beltway Bill to Help Annuities in 401(k)s Gets Boost
The Senate Finance Committee gave its seal of approval Wednesday to a bill that would make it easier…
September 22, 2016
Why Aren’t Liquid Alts More Popular in 401ks?
In this market, of all markets, alternative investments and non-correlated assets should be more popular in 401(k)s. “I’ve…
September 21, 2016
BlackRock Launches ETF to Capitalize on Aging ‘Megatrend’
We’re all getting older; might as well find a way to monetize it. BlackRock announced a new lineup of four…
September 15, 2016
401(k) Firm CLS Investments Names New CEO
In a surprise announcement, 401(k) managed portfolio provider CLS Investments said Ryan Beach has been named CEO, replacing…
September 14, 2016
7 Changes to 401ks GAO Wants from the Department of Labor
Lifetime income is the Holy Grail of the financial services industry, with the Government Accountability Office acting as…
September 13, 2016
Morningstar Names Kunal Kapoor CEO to Replace Founder Mansueto
Research and consulting bigwig Morningstar announced Tuesday that Kunal Kapoor will take over from founder Joe Mansueto as…
September 6, 2016
Was Vanguard’s John Bogle the Colin Kaepernick of His Day?
Forget Kaepernick—John Bogle was once accused patriotic malfeasance, and was recently called a commie (seriously). It might be 40th…
September 1, 2016