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Americans Pessimistic About Congress’ Urgency to ‘Fix’ Social Security
A new survey conducted right after the Nov. 3 presidential election found most Americans think Social Security would…
Congress to Vote on Revamp for Poorly Performing PPP
PPP loan forgiveness changes may extend deadlines and flexibility, helping small businesses manage payroll and overhead challenges.
Waived: 2020 RMDs, Early 401(k) Withdrawal Penalty If (When?) Coronavirus Relief Bill Passes
While some Republicans in Congress are threatening to block a $2 trillion federal stimulus package—the largest bailout in…
More Calls for Congress to Provide COVID-19-Related Retirement Plan Relief
Hey Congress—a little help, please? The National Association of Government Defined Contribution Administrators (NAGDCA) today called upon Congress…
SECURE Act Sucks Life from Stretch IRAs
Survival 101 means we freeze in the face of uncertainty, which applies to spending and saving. Witness the…
Policy Shift: ACLI Backs Auto Enrollment in 401(k) Plans
Given the current state of retirement savings, ACLI thinks a mandate to automatically enroll employees in a retirement plan is a good idea.
Why Current 401(k) MEP Mania Should Cool
It seems everyone is all-in on the need for multiple employer plans (MEP)—politicians, pundits and certainly industry professionals.…
Yes, Trump is Very Good for Your 401(k) (So Far)
Strong GDP growth drives U.S. revenue gains, offsets tax cuts, and fuels a robust economy with low unemployment
Why State-Run Retirement Plans Are Bad
Conservative scholar and retirement-crisis contrarian Andrew Biggs took to the pages of The Washington Post to decry government-sponsored…
Congressional Bill Increases Annuity Use in 401(k)s
Recently-introduced legislation to increase so-called lifetime income options (annuities) in 401(k) and similar retirement plans specifically notes that…