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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.
Capital One launches Low-Cost, ETF 401(k)
401(k) advisors, listen up—Capital One wants what’s in your wallet. The credit-card giant announced Tuesday that it has…
2 Ways to Reach (Really Reach) 21st Century 401(k) Participants
Due to the constant evolution of technology, many in the 401(k) industry are slow to adapt and are…
Today’s Best Tools for 401(k) Prospecting—Part 2
401(k) prospecting blends sales and marketing into a dynamic duo, each complementing the other like yin and yang…
Another Major Fund Company Buys 401(k) Robo Advisor
Betterment’s trouble with Brexit might have given the industry (and regulators) pause, but robo advice, including within 401(k)s,…
Riskalyze Makes (Another) Big 401(k) Disruption Announcement
Riskalyze—the industry upstart that’s quickly evolving—announced Wednesday that it has released the latest version of its popular Autopilot…
Millennials Ditch 401(k) Advisors for 401(k) Apps
Hey! Guy with the man bun, hipster beard and skinny red jeans—not cool. Millennials are ditching advisors (including…
Is this it for the 401(k) Asset Management Space?
Asset management remains profitable, but managers must work hard to stay relevant as technology and the popularity of…
Why Most 401(k) Plans Don’t Offer ETFs
Why has there been almost no ETF penetration of the 401(k) marketplace, which is entirely dominated by pooled funds?
Low-Fee Focus Spurs 401(k) Business Model Innovation
Forty-year industry veteran Scott MacKillop (you read that right) is on a mission to disrupt the 401(k) and…
Why 401(k) Advisors Should Have a ‘Connected Financial Network’
How does rising healthcare costs affect retirement savings? Can technology help? Advisors should consider the components of a…