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A 401(k) is an employer-sponsored retirement savings plan that allows employees to contribute a portion of their pre-tax or after-tax income towards retirement. These contributions are then invested, and the growth is typically tax-deferred (in a traditional 401(k)) or tax-free (in a Roth 401(k)) until withdrawn in retirement.
3 Critically Important Characteristics of Millennial 401k Participants
Millennials—we love ‘em, they annoy us and we’ll spend a ridiculous amount of time trying to figure them…
What’s Happening in 401(k) Fee Litigation?
Manning & Napier senior vice president Shelby George calls it a 'wild, wild west' for lawyers and litigation, and it's not slowing down.
Single Most Important Step 401(k) Participants Can Take
The simple act of running a retirement projection may be the single most important step employees can take…
How to Connect With (and Convince) Company CFOs: 2017 NAPA 401(k) Summit in Las Vegas
CFOs understand the need for 401(k) services, but not always how they impact the bottom line. MassMutual's Hugh O'Toole has the answer.
American Funds: Defenders of the Active Management Faith
Active management investment strategy by American Funds highlights expertise, lower costs, and long-term results for retirement investors.
4 Key Areas That Risk 3(16) Fiduciary Failure: 2017 NAPA 401k Summit
Confusion still reigns over 3(38), 3(21) and 3(16), but The Standard is here to help. The Portland, Oregon-based…
How Trump Tax Tragedy Will Terrorize 401(k) Advisors
Now it’s just getting weird. Regulatory rollbacks have market soaring, something most 401(k) advisors would applaud. But one…
How to Boost Millennial 401(k) Participation Rates
Millennial socially responsible 401(k) demand is rising as young investors seek retirement plans that reflect social and environmental values.
Should 401(k) Plans Only Offer Index Funds?
A number of retirement plan experts believe that 401(k) plan participants should only be allowed to invest in…
What’s ‘Short Term-ism’ and Why Does it Matter? 2017 NAPA 401(k) Summit
Say this for MFS Investment Management—they’ve managed through market cycles; many and multiple market cycles. The Boston-based investment…