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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.
Another (Big) Reminder of Why We Like 401(k)s
UK pension age rise may come sooner, forcing millions to work until 68 after a shock review of the retirement system.
The Cost of 401(k) Participants Who Just Won’t Leave
We all know most 401(k) participants want out as quickly as possible, but a new study calculates the…
‘Easy Wins’ for DC Plan Design
Inertia is taking hold in some areas of the Defined Contribution (DC) industry today, and the reasons are clear.
Dumbing Down Smart Beta in 401(k)s
Smart beta is a term straight from a dystopian bestseller, as if a mathematical measure of a security’s volatility possesses anthropomorphic intelligence.
Vanguard Goes Low (Again) with this Important Participant Metric
Vanguard reported lower expense ratios today for 15 mutual fund shares last week, including the industry’s largest balanced fund.…
How to Connect With (and Convince) Company CFOs: 2017 NAPA 401(k) Summit in Las Vegas
CFOs understand the need for 401(k) services, but not always how they impact the bottom line. MassMutual's Hugh O'Toole has the answer.
How to Quit Smoking and Start Saving: 401(k) Advisor George Fraser
op 401(k) advisor George Fraser shares how plan sponsors and advisors can ease financial stress for everyday workers at the 401(k) Summit.
Natixis on Target with New ESG Fund: 2017 NAPA 401k Summit
There’s been an incredible amount of interest in environmental, social and governance investing of late, especially among younger…
401(k) Fear on the Rise with American Workers
New research concludes the angst and anxiety of planning for retirement are far worse than everyday retirement concerns themselves.
3 Ways to Tackle 401(k) Participant Outcomes
Industry heavyweight Geoffrey Schock has a lot to say about this critically important 401(k) topic. Indeed, it’s his…