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Retirement, as defined by the law, encompasses two distinct aspects. Firstly, it refers to the voluntary fulfillment of an obligation or payment of a debt. Secondly, it involves the act of giving up one’s work, position, or professional activities.
How to Establish a Strong Investment-Focused 401(k) Plan Committee
As a retirement plan sponsor, one of the biggest steps toward ensuring regulatory compliance includes establishing a committee…
10 Best, Worst States for Military Retirees
With May being Military Appreciation Month and significant military pension changes having taken effect last year, the personal-finance…
Emergency Savings: A Step on the Road to Retirement Security
Employers have long been at the forefront of efforts to improve Americans’ retirement security. It’s a tough challenge…
Date Set for SEC Regulation Best Interest Vote
The Securities and Exchange Commission has set June 5, 2019, as the date it will vote on “Regulation…
‘Almost All’ 401(k) Participants Kept Contributing in 2018
It’s not surprising, but nonetheless heartening, especially given fourth-quarter volatility and the uncertainty it caused. Almost all 401(k)…
Fear the Future: Global Workers Worry About Retirement Prospects
American workers are somewhat confident in their ability to retire comfortably; but workers globally, not so much. Only…
Top 5 Most Trusted Retirement Plan Providers
An organization of retirement industry luminaries like Shlomo Benartzi, Warren Cormier and Lindsay Owens is out with its…
Vanguard Enters Active ESG Fund Space
Vanguard is out with its first actively managed environmental, social and governance (ESG) fund. While active management and…
SPARK, TRAU Combine 401k Training Programs
The SPARK Institute and TRAU (The Retirement Advisor University) announced Friday that they’ve agreed to combine their industry…
A Call for Mandated Financial Literacy Programs in the Workplace
With more states and municipalities stepping in (finally) to include financial literacy in public education, a new paper…