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401(k) Fiduciaries Put Defaulted Participants at Great Risk when they Cross this Bright Red Warning Line
Ron Surz says 401(k) fiduciaries choose the risk for defaulted participants, and in doing so unwittingly step over a bright red line into excessive risk that jeopardizes lifetime savings of defaulted participants near retirement
As Time Passes, the Gains Become Harder
Tom Hawkins observes that the nearly 45-year-old defined contribution system may face diminishing returns as it tries to generate future growth, and offers a smart "workout plan" to help increase retirement security
The Road Less Traveled for Retirement Planning: Cash Balance Pensions
Todd Kading and Chad Rice make the case for often-overlooked cash balance plans as a valuable benefit
The Secret Metamorphosis of Target Date Funds
Ron Surz says non-oligarchs are taking the lead in solving the “one-size-fits-all” problem in TDFs
The Impact of Inflation’s Return on Retirement Planning
Glen Franklin of Jackson National writes on the influence of market volatility on retirement planning, and the products that can protect investors against inflation
I Have Seen the Enemy and It Is Us?
Advisor Terry Morgan says advisors overlooking “little” 401(k) participants is a big problem for the retirement industry
How States Define ‘Success’ for Their IRA Mandates
Should “success” include prompting employers to add or maintain a 401(k) plan to avoid the state IRA mandate?
Custom Target Date Funds Need Personalization
Ron Surz says the critical requirement for an effective customized solution is sound risk management along personalized glidepaths
The ‘Smart’ Thing to Do with a Refund of 2023 Taxes
No, not your 2022 tax refund; yes, the 2023 tax refund workers will receive a year from now! Jack Towarnicky has advice on the subject for 401(k) plan sponsors
Mandated Fee Disclosures: Participants Pay … But Get Little in Return
What would you change?