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Defined Contribution Plan (DC Plan)
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Differences Shrink Between DC and DB Plan Returns
Returns from defined contribution (DC) plans have nearly caught up to those earned through defined benefit (DB) funds…
More Employers Report 401k Plan Enhancements
Increasing life expectancy, rising health care costs, pensions a thing of the past—saving for retirement has never been more…
How Committed Are 401(k) DC Plan Participants To Saving?
Can’t stop, won’t stop. The vast majority of defined contribution (DC) plan participants are habitually contributing to their…
Survey Says: 401(k) Participation, Contributions on the Rise
When it comes to 401k saving and investing, things are looking up—literally. Surging confidence in the stock market…
What’s Going on with Managed Accounts in 401ks?
Despite solid growth, defined contribution (DC) managed account assets are being significantly under-utilized by retirement savers according to…
How Did 401(k) Assets Fare in Third Quarter?
A booming economy in part contributed to a further rise in 401(k) balances, as well as retirement assets…
10 Retirement Terms in Desperate Need of an Update
The defined contribution (DC) landscape is evolving rapidly. When this happens, we need to redefine terms to better…
A Great Niche for 401k Plan Advisors
‘Niche’ might be overselling it, as it accounts for a seventh of the economy, but it’s definitely an…
Bad News for 401k Loan Activity
Little surprise, given current market conditions, but Americans continued to save for retirement through 401ks and other defined…
How to Market Yourself as a Retirement Readiness Expert: 2017 Excel 401k
Rebecca Hourihan brought her marketing expertise to Excel 401(k): The Advisors’ Conference on Tuesday to teach advisors how they…