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Coronavirus (COVID)
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Full Economic Recovery Will Take 6 Years for Women of Color
We know that the COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted women’s personal finances, but just how bad was the…
How TDF Design Can Impact Investor Behavior
Target-date funds are generally considered a set-it-and-forget-it investment, but the pandemic demonstrated how severe uncertainty can impact even…
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 401k Plan Contribution Increases
Retirement plan advocates are concerned about provisions included in the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act of 2021,…
Pandemic’s Economic Perspective: Is it Worse than 2008?
Despite recent optimism over vaccine success and the possibility of a return to normal—however defined—nearly seven in 10…
2020 Year-End Self-Directed 401(k) Balances Soar
The stock market’s strong fourth quarter provided a nice year-end boost for retirement plan participants with self-directed brokerage…
By the Numbers: 401k Plan CARES Act Activity
As we approach the first anniversary of the CARES Act on March 27, more and more plan sponsor…
Financial Situations in 2020 Stressed Out Most Employees
Almost three in four people (73%) feel their financial situation in 2020 had a negative or extremely negative…
What Stock Market Run? Half of Retirees Have Not Recovered from Pandemic
Despite the stock market reaching record highs, an alarming number of retirees say their retirement account balances had…
Nearly Half Say Pandemic Has Eroded Ability to Save for Retirement
Close to half of American workers say the COVID-19 outbreak has had a negative impact on their ability…