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Retirement Savings
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Retirement savings are the funds individuals set aside during their working years to provide income and financial security after they stop working. These savings can be held in accounts such as 401(k)s, IRAs, pensions, or personal investments. The goal is to build enough money to cover living expenses, healthcare, and lifestyle needs throughout retirement.
Generation X Wants Financial Peace of Mind Through 401(k)s
Turns out Generation X—that cynical, dour bunch—ultimately wants financial security. Over 75 percent of the demographic’s 401(k) participants are…
Why American Workers Aren’t Preparing for Their Financial Futures
Americans are some of the most ill-prepared people when it comes to retirement saving, the reasons for which are two-fold.
Are Rich People Better at 401(k) Retirement Saving?
Affluent Americans aren’t very good at saving either. The majority of respondents to a recent survey feel behind on their retirement savings.
A Turbocharge for 401(k) Target Date Fund Portfolios?x
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How Do Young Workers Feel About Guaranteed 401(k) Products?
Where to we stand with annuity demand in 401(k)s? Pretty high, according to new research, although it’s unclear…
Obamacare Does What With 401(k)s?
401(k) help comes from unlikely places. Nationwide reports that the implementation of Obamacare has decreased the appeal of health benefits…
401k Provider Symmetry Partners Hires Former Blackrock Exec
Asset management and 401(k) provider Symmetry Partners has hired former BlackRock director Timothy Baker, CFA, as director of product…
401(k) Firm CLS Investments Names New CEO
In a surprise announcement, 401(k) managed portfolio provider CLS Investments said Ryan Beach has been named CEO, replacing…
The End of Dodd-Frank?
“Economic growth for all, bank bailouts for none.” It’s part of the language included in an announcement last…
Senators Introduce Bill to Consolidate 401(k) Form 5500
Claiming only 22 percent of workers at small firms currently have access to a workplace savings plan, Senate…