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SECURE 2.0: More ‘Impactful’ Stuff Plan Sponsors Don’t Need; Didn’t Ask For
This op-ed by Jack Towarnicky argues Congress is largely focused on the wrong issues with the massive new retirement reform legislation package
Target Date Funds are Not Protecting Those Near Retirement
Ron Surz says most TDFs are too risky at their target date and that protection should be a requirement, but it’s not
5 Most Meaningful Provisions of SECURE 2.0
Northern Trust Asset Management’s Lee Freitag identifies the most impactful provisions of the new legislation
Is Congress Mad? Are You?
SECURE 2.0 adds a variety of new leakage opportunities, Jack Towarnicky argues. Congress has made up its mind. Your turn.
Retirement Watch: Debt Limit Debate, Ultra-Rich Beg to be Taxed, French Protests
A closer look at three wide-ranging retirement-related issues making news this week
New Year’s Resolution: Most Young People Should Not Save for Retirement in Their 401(k): Part 2
Save all you can in your 401(k); but don’t limit it to retirement preparation, says contributing author Jack Towarnicky
State Mandated, Payroll-Deducted IRAs
20X, 15X, 12X More Likely to Save? Not Really!
The Final Frontier in ‘Pensionizing’ 401(k) Plans Faces Similar Challenges from the Industry’s Past
Qualified Plan Advisors’ Scott Colangelo explains how the retirement industry is working to bring innovative guaranteed income solutions to defined contribution plans
How to Reach Younger Workers? Personalization, Choice and Education
Plan advisors can help employers avoid treating all young workers the same by tailoring benefits and education to the obstacles they believe are most important
401(k) Plans Still on Trial: Even if You Hire BlackRock
Sadly, we live in a world where if you are a large plan sponsor, you are a target, says Josh Cohen of PGIM DC Solutions