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401(k) Investors Calm, Cool, Collected in 2019
A strong year on Wall Street saw 401(k) investors making small but steady trades from equities to fixed…
Hot Topics in Retirement and ‘Financial Wellbeing’
Employers and plan sponsors are increasingly focused on wellbeing (wellness) programs—and “it’s not just lip service.” More specifically,…
November Was Light Month for 401(k) Trading Activity
November was a time to give thanks for positive participant behavior. The month saw the lightest amount of…
October 401(k) Trades Favored Fixed Income
The ongoing flight (or rather slow-moving glide) from equities to fixed-income continued in 401(k)s in October. It was…
Target-Date Fund Users Contribute Less Than Non-TDF Counterparts
Target-date funds are often credited with better investing behavior on the part of participants, ensuring they get—and stay—invested…
401(k) Flight to Fixed-Income Continues
September was a slow month for 401(k) trading, with only one above-normal activity. However, when investors made trades,…
August Volatility Fuels 401k Trading Frenzy
Just when we think 401k participants “get it” they go and do stuff like this. Market volatility in August…
401(k) Trading Activity: Calm Before the Storm?
The dog days of summer gave way to August angst, but July was able to avoid the volatility…
401(k) Fixed Income ‘Flight’ Continues
What are they telling us? 401(k) participants (once again) moved money from equity to fixed income, although a strong…
Employees’ View of Their Health and Wealth Wanes
Give ‘em points for trying. Financial wellness is everywhere, and employees are taking positive steps when it comes…