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401(k) Technology
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401(k) Technology is rapidly transforming the 401(k) retirement landscape, offering increased efficiency, enhanced security, and a more personalized experience for both plan sponsors and participants. Examples of 401(k) technology are automated record keeping and administration and increased security. Technology is playing a vital role in making 401(k) plans more efficient, accessible, and personalized, ultimately aiming to improve retirement outcomes for participants and streamline management for plan sponsors and administrators alike.
Bigtime Robo Advisor Draws More 401k Fiduciary Scrutiny
Aon Hewitt is the latest company to attract accusations of a breach of fiduciary duty over its relationship…
February 1, 2017
Betterment Makes a Big Announcement About Financial Advice
John Henry might have a chance. Robo-advice heavyweight Betterment announced that CFP professionals and licensed financial experts will be accessible…
January 31, 2017
Service Provider Ascensus Perfectly Positioned for This 401k Trend
Right place, right time. Ascensus, the nation’s largest independent 401k and college savings service provider, had a hectic 2016,…
January 16, 2017
John Hancock Goes Robo in Run-Up to DOL Deadline
Digital Retirement Advice expands as John Hancock partners with NextCapital to enhance 401(k) and IRA rollover solutions.
January 10, 2017
MassMutual Gets SMART with New 401(k) Digital Upgrade
Retirement tool upgrades give 401(k) savers clearer guidance, better decisions, and improved outcomes to meet retirement goals.
January 9, 2017
401(k) Participants Like ‘Bionic’ Financial Advice
Debate done, over, finis… For 401(k) advisors still concerned about the toll the robo advisor will take on…
December 7, 2016
401(k) Plans Flock to Robo Advisor Betterment for Business
401(k) tech luddites—listen up. 401(k) robo advisor Betterment for Business announced Thursday that 300 plan sponsors now use its service.…
December 1, 2016
Digital Advice Cheaper, But Investors Still Value 401k Advisors
It goes to the heart of the fiduciary issue—is cheaper better? The question is now spilling over into…
November 9, 2016
New ‘Plan’ to Calm Fiduciary Rule Angst
With the impending date of the DOL Fiduciary Rule less than six months away, industry heavyweights SEI Advisor…
November 1, 2016
Robo Relax: More 401(k) Participants Combine Tech and Advisors
They want advice and they don’t care where they get it. In another sign robo and traditional advisors…
October 30, 2016