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Echo Boomers are the Next Retirement Wave. What Will Target Date Funds Look Like for Them?
While Baby Boomers will likely not benefit from TDF improvements, Ron Surz says Millennials should
October 2, 2024
4 Compelling Reasons for Plan Sponsors to Adopt Auto Portability
Tom Hawkins shares why it’s OK to be an early adopter as the industry is quickly embracing this new plan feature
October 1, 2024
Gen Z is Focused on Saving—But the Struggle is Real
Financial frustrations are troubling these youngest members of the workforce, but research shows they are motivated to save—and want their employers’ help in doing so
September 24, 2024
Recommendations to the ERISA Advisory Council Regarding Target Date Funds
Ron Surz stresses that TDFs need better protections in recommendations to the Council
September 20, 2024
Small Businesses: Overcoming Barriers to Retirement Plans
Sharebuilder 401k CEO Stuart Robertson explains how new tax incentives make offering a 401(k) much more palatable for owners of small businesses
September 13, 2024
More Leakage – Deeper in Debt!
Why Congress’ decision to increase liquidity via new distribution options increases leakage and impedes retirement preparation
August 26, 2024
HSAs are Evolving: Here’s What to Know Beyond the Basics
Brian Hutchin explains how health savings accounts can be used much more broadly than for immediate personal healthcare needs
August 15, 2024
What Baby Boomers Need to Know About Target Date Funds, and Why
Ron Surz says excessive risk is the most important TDF characteristic and laments attention given to things that don’t matter
August 13, 2024
The Risky Business of Cashing Out Plan Balances Below $1,000
Tom Hawkins exposes the drawbacks for both plan sponsors and participants
July 26, 2024
QDAI: Qualified Default Artificial Intelligence
Ron Surz says there is an evolution underway in 401(k) investing that is being driven by AI
July 19, 2024