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Participant Outcomes
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In 401(k) plans, participant outcomes refer to the results or achievements of individual employees who participate in the plan. These outcomes are typically measured by factors such as account balances, retirement readiness, and the impact of plan features (like automatic enrollment or matching contributions) on participant behavior and financial well-being.
The Power of ‘Predictive Analytics’ in 401(k)s
The data was used to make targeted plan design changes, and surprisingly, decreased the auto-sweep default to encourage more employees to participate.
March 16, 2018
Focus on Income for Better 401(k) Outcomes
The firm’s leaders believe America’s retirement plan system is failing and needs a makeover. Outcomes are not what they should be, in their view, because the industry is not focusing on income.
March 7, 2018
401k Conflict—Workers Confident, Employers Concerned
Is there an employer-employee retirement perception gap? Apparently so, if a new survey is any indication. While strong…
March 6, 2018
March 2018 Top Advisor By Participant Outcomes (TAPO)
Blue Ribbon Plan helps sponsors achieve excellence with conflict-free oversight and fiduciary governance for retirement success
March 1, 2018
How to Boost Small Business Owners’ Retirement Confidence
Small business owners experience different retirement planning challenges than typical employees, according to a small business retirement plan…
March 1, 2018
Reject This Attempt to ‘Regain Retirement Plan Control’
Bitcoin retirement may sound appealing, but it risks your future savings. Learn why avoiding Bitcoin in retirement is crucial.
February 26, 2018
Social Security-Like Estimated Income Statements for 401ks?
To better manage expectations and help workers plan, the Social Security Administration has long provided an estimate of…
February 12, 2018
February Top Advisor By Participant Outcomes (TAPO)
It often starts with a discussion of the 401k, but quickly moves towards other areas of their financial well-being, which our research shows are critically important.
February 7, 2018
America’s Trust in 401ks Soars
Over three-quarters of U.S. households are confident 401ks and other employer-sponsored retirement plans will help them reach their…
February 2, 2018
THE ANCHOR LEG OF THE DC PLAN: Helping Participants Finish Strong with a “Retirement Tier”
Auto-features and financial wellness seem to dominate industry headlines these days. Article presented by: Franklin Templeton
January 10, 2018