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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.
Is Alicia Munnell a 401(k) Fan or Not?
Defined contribution outcomes review asks if a 30+ year shift from DB to DC delivers comparable income and successful participant results.
Can this Government Plan ‘Fix’ 401(k)s?
Thrift Savings Plan benefits offer low-cost investing, annuities, and secure retirement income, making it a strong model for 401k plans.
2 Target Date Strategies for Better 401(k) Participant Outcomes
What’ll it take to improve 401(k) participant outcomes for employees? Investing powerhouse GMO, founded by legendary perma-crank Jeremy Grantham,…
401(k) Frown—Savers Severely Underestimate Retirement Needs
There’s a reason the industry is hammering home the need for financial wellness—401(k) participants aren’t saving enough, and…
Shock! (Not): Millennials Need to Save More in 401(k)s
It’s not surprising, but still disconcerting. Participation in 401(k) increases with age: Millennials have the lowest rates, and…
Scary Fact About 401(k) Preparedness
In a glaring example of why 401(k) financial wellness programs are so important—and why 401(k) advisors need a…
A Super Bowl Teachable Moment for 401k Participants
It was either agony or ecstasy for football fans, but last week’s Super Bowl stunner was a teachable…
Is ‘Mandatory Illiquidity’ Needed for 401k Saving Success?
It’s something John Bogle has railed against for years; it’s just too (darn) easy to take money from…
Why EVERYTHING in the 401k Industry is Changing: GRPAA 2017 Summit
The longevity economy is headed your way; 401k advisors can respond to it, adapt to it or it…
Bogle’s Brutal Take on Future of Active Management
We all love John Bogle for his brutally honest takes, and Business Insider got a doozy recently. Inquiring about…