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Colorado, New Mexico First to Partner on State-Run IRA Program
“Historic” partnership agreement creates the first auto-enroll IRA multi-state program in the country
All Retirement Provisions Stripped from Biden’s Big Bill
Settled-upon framework for oft-revised “Build Back Better” social spending and climate bill unveiled Thursday reveals “good and bad” omission of all retirement-related provisions
ARA’s Graff Projects 51 Million New Retirement Savers if Two Bills Get Passed
Brian Graff, CEO of the American Retirement Association and Executive Director of NAPA, shared some eye-opening projections during…
Latest Senate Bill Seeks ‘Penalty-Free’ Emergency Distributions from 401(k)s
Legislation that would provide a penalty-free “emergency distribution” option from 401ks and IRAs was unveiled today by Senator…
Freeze on 401(k) Contribution COLAs Removed from Stimulus Bill: ARA
The American Retirement Association announced Thursday that, after a week of intense lobbying by the industry advocacy organization, the freeze…
Biden Stimulus Would Cap 401(k) Plan Contribution Increases
Retirement plan advocates are concerned about provisions included in the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act of 2021,…
Episode 16—Nevin Adams, Chief Content Officer at the American Retirement Association, on the BIG Retirement Story of 2020
“2020 has certainly been one long, enduring rainy day.” We needed a clear thinker with a comprehensive view…
The Toll on Small Business Retirement Savings from COVID-19
In contrast to the response during the 2008-2009 financial crisis, more than 90% of employers will make their…
Republican Reps Introduce Bill to Block Financial Transaction Taxes
Turns out the “Securing a Strong Retirement Act of 2020” wasn’t the only retirement bill introduced in the…
ARA Launches Women in Retirement Council
Women in Retirement Council supports equality, leadership, and mentorship for women in the retirement plan industry.