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COVID-19, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, is a contagious respiratory illness. The disease can range from mild to severe, with symptoms including fever, cough, and fatigue. The pandemic began in January 2020, leading to widespread global impact.
Investment Return Expectations Exceed Pre-Pandemic Levels
A new survey says that U.S. investors may have unrealistic views on future investment returns. Here's why.
Duke Reinstates 403(b) Match—And Takes It One Step Further
Duke University 403(b) contributions restored with retroactive payments and ongoing employer support for faculty and staff retirement plans.
Episode 5: Using 401(k)s to Help Frontline Workers
This week, we’re joined by Syed Nishat, a Partner at Wall Street Alliance Group, which has a strong…
Post-COVID, Retirees Feel Optimistic, Have a Sense of Purpose
After a tumultuous year upended the lives of countless Americans, a new study finds that the pandemic experience…
How 401k Plan Design Outperformed During the Pandemic
As expected, target-date funds and smart plan design features—including automatic enrollment, automatic escalation, and others—helped 401k participants stay…
Betterment’s 401k Business Teams with Benefits Platform Lumity
On Thursday, Betterment’s 401k business announced a partnership with Lumity, a modern employee benefits and health insurance marketplace.…
Pensions See Strongest Policy and Market Environments in Years
“Defined Benefit (DB) pension plans in the United States are emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic into one of…
Demand Growing for Guaranteed Income Solutions in 401ks: BlackRock
The SECURE Act cracked open the door to annuities being more widely available in retirement plans, and now,…
401(k) Savings, Account Balances Grew During Pandemic
Closed restaurants and movie theaters meant more disposable income for retirement savings during the pandemic. T. Rowe Price…
Despite Pandemic, Average 401k Account Balance at Bank of America in 2020 Topped…
UPDATE – Follow this link for the results of the 2022 Financial Life Benefits Impact Report. Most American…