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401(k) Research/Tools
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401(k) research/tools encompass resources and information to help individuals understand, manage, and optimize their 401(k) retirement savings plans. This includes information on plan types, investment options, contribution strategies, tax implications, and withdrawal rules, as well as tools for comparing plans, tracking performance, and projecting retirement income.
ACA Not Prompting Earlier Retirements, Study Finds
ACA impact on retirement finds no early exits from work, as older Americans keep working despite increased health coverage.
Top Goal of 401(k) Money Movers: Simplify Finances
The top reason investors say they move money from 401(k) plans and other accounts is to “simplify their…
Do Massive Equity Outflows Signal Tough Times Ahead?
U.S. equity fund outflows reached their worst since 2018, as passive funds gained inflows and active funds saw major declines.
401k Fintech Update: ADP, Principal Unveil New Web-Based Tools
A pair of 401k fintech tools in the form of an analytics-driven retirement plan health dashboard for plan…
No Raise for You! Employers Plan to ‘Hold the Line’
Pay Raises 2020 survey shows most U.S. employers plan steady salary increases, focusing instead on bonuses and rewarding top talent.
401(k) Participation Rate Spikes as Workers Get Older
ICI study finds lack of participation by young workers skews overall 401(k) participation rate stats, leading to misperceptions about retirement preparedness.
Here’s Where Plan Sponsors and Participants are Not on Same Page
Plan sponsors and plan participants agree that debt is a primary challenge to saving for retirement, but have…
Why ‘Retirement Crisis’ Hysteria is All Hype
Here’s something to keep us up at night. The World Economic Forum predicts an eye-popping $224 trillion global…
The Most Popular Employee Benefit (By Far)
HSAs, anyone? Health care costs are projected to rise over the next decade “at an average rate of 5.5…
Employers Really Like Their Traditional 401(k): SHRM
When virtually all large employers already offer some form of retirement plan — usually a traditional 401(k) —…