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Millennials
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Millennials, also known as Generation Y, are the generational cohort typically defined by their birth years, ranging from 1981 to 1996, though some definitions vary slightly (e.g., 1980–1995 or 1981–1997 depending on the source).
Are Millennials Overconfident in their 401(k) Investing Skills?
They may be more brash than brains, but give ‘em points for optimism, at least when compared to…
Millennials Ditch 401(k) Advisors for 401(k) Apps
Hey! Guy with the man bun, hipster beard and skinny red jeans—not cool. Millennials are ditching advisors (including…
Envestnet Advisor Summit 2016: What is the Role of the Essential Advisor?
“What is your specialty?” “We’re good at Social Security planning.” “What are you focusing on now?” “We’re really…
Surprise! Who Stresses Most About Retirement Saving?
Bad news on the retirement savings front, as the number of workers who say they are not yet…
The Top 401(k) Specialist Under 40: Alex Assaley’s Keys to Success
Top 401(k) Specialist Advisor Under 40, Alex Assaley discusses the following at the 2018 Excel 401(k) Conference: For…
Why ‘Impact Investing’ Will Pay Off in 401(k) Performance
Walk through the doors of Green Alpha Advisors in Boulder, Colorado and you get what you’d expect; an…
401(k) Impact Investing Market Bright: Cerulli
It’s tailored-made for millennials and their 401(k)s, but so far only a small percentage of asset managers have…
The Real Reason Millennials Aren’t Saving in 401(k)s
So much for squandered youth. It’s not that millennials are immature or irresponsible, it’s that they don’t have…
Problem: Millennials are Retirement Savers, Not Retirement Planners
Okay, so maybe they’re not so smart. Millennials might be better savers than their parents, but that doesn’t…
Franklin Templeton Set Sights on Millennials with Latest Target-Date Fund Offerings
Get ‘em while they’re young. Franklin Templeton Investments recently announced the expansion of its retirement target fund lineup…