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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.
Survey Says: 401(k) Participation, Contributions on the Rise
When it comes to 401k saving and investing, things are looking up—literally. Surging confidence in the stock market…
February 14, 2018
EBRI Names Retirement Research Veteran New CEO
Lori Lucas, a longtime player in the retirement savings industry, has been named President and CEO of the…
February 7, 2018
What’s Going on with Managed Accounts in 401(k)s?
Despite solid growth, defined contribution (DC) managed account assets are being starkly under-utilized by retirement savers according to the latest research from Cerulli Associates.
February 6, 2018
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…
February 5, 2018
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.
December 21, 2017
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.
March 8, 2017
A Turbocharge for 401(k) Target Date Fund Portfolios?x
Adding an asset class that increases return in 401(k) target date fund portfolios without additional risk? Sign us up…
January 9, 2017
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…
September 28, 2016
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…
September 20, 2016
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…
September 14, 2016