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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.
Americans Miss $24 Billion in 401(k) Company Matches Annually
Americans miss out on $24 billion in 401(k) company matches annually, losing about $1,300 per employee each year.
Employees Want More 401(k) Help from Employers
In what could be a major differentiator in recruitment and retention for companies that do it right, a…
Retirement Confidence Higher Among Those With 401(k)s: EBRI
Do nothing and wait—it will happen eventually. Sadly, that seems to be the attitude of the American worker,…
One-in-Five Elderly Die Broke – Are 401(k)s to Blame?
Need a little reminder of why retirement plan advisors do what they do? The Employee Benefit Research Institute…
Lack of 401(k) Education Means Missed Opportunity: Survey
Education means opportunity, and it certainly applies to 401(k)s. A survey found that while plan participants are satisfied…
FINRA Announces National Retirement Planning Week
It isn’t exactly Mardi Gras, but far more important. Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, better known as FINRA, announced…
401(k) Investors Happy With Employer Education, One-Third Want Help
A recent Wells Fargo and Gallup survey highlights a concerning gap in financial awareness, revealing that only one…