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401(k) Enrollment/Education
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401(k) Enrollment/Education are distinct but related processes. Enrollment is the formal process of joining a 401(k) plan offered by an employer, while education refers to the information and guidance provided to employees to understand the plan and make informed decisions about their participation.
Teens Don’t Know 401(k)s—But Want To
Maybe teenagers deserve a little more credit. Often perceived as self-centered and short-sighted, new research implies the opposite.
Math Without Meaning: A Hidden Flaw in 401(k) Education
In basic 401(k) information, investment jargon needs to be eliminated or defined repeatedly. If employees don’t understand the words…
Summertime Blues: What Happened With 401k Trading Activity?
Dog days of summer or something more? Alight Solutions is out with its research on retirement plan trading…
How Much Do Americans Really Know About Money?
For most students, it’s back to the grind. The school year’s started. Some teachers have already begun assigning…
Shock (Not)! Automatic Enrollment Boosts Retirement Plan Participation
“Opt-in” versus “opt-out”—it’s one reason countries like Austria have such high organ donor rates when compared with their…
Millennials Are Nailing Their 401(k) Allocations
Millennial investing shows balanced equity allocations with growing adoption of target-date funds for long-term financial goals.
How to Measure 401(k) Plan Effectiveness
Retirement Plan Success starts with tracking key metrics like participation, contribution, and readiness to boost employee satisfaction.
Millennials Worry About Investing After Witnessing Economic Woes
Bearing witness to various financial crises during their lifetime, Millennials are put off and reluctant to invest. While…
Employers Are Responding to Employees’ Demand for …
Employee financial stress affects focus, health, and productivity—prompting employers to offer targeted financial education.
5 (Really) Great Trends in Small Business 401(k) Coverage
Small business retirement coverage is growing, with more plans, higher participation, and features that boost employee savings.