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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.
Bad Data Bunk—401(k) Coverage Isn’t ‘Falling’
Garbage in, garbage out. Any analysis is only worth the data on which it’s based, and with reports…
How to Tame the Biggest Threat to a Secure Retirement
Recently, Barron’s published a comprehensive history of 401(k) plans titled “The 401(k) Is Turning 40. We Looked at…
Fixed, Variable Annuities Hit New Records
Annuity sales record highs show strong growth as fixed index and variable annuities surge, reaching new quarterly records.
How 401k Financial Wellness Compares Among Ethnic, Demographic Groups
Financial wellness among diverse population is the subject of the latest research from Prudential Financial, which took a…
It’s a Wrap: Excel 401(k) Conference Has Best Year Yet
Great interaction and even better information flowed from the Las Vegas Strip last month as Excel 401(k): The…
How to Increase 401(k) Enrollment Without it Costing Too Much
No matter the organization, getting increased participation is always an issue. It can be difficult, but it doesn’t…
Headscratcher—Is 401(k) Coverage Getting Better or Worse?
We can’t keep up. Retirement plan coverage for workers is getting better, then it’s getting worse. The states…
Two Giants Team to ‘Reimagine Retirement’
This should get some attention. What happens when investment behemoth Blackrock (with $6.44 trillion in assets) teams with tech…
Robo Advisors Rev Up in the 401(k) Space
Is the so-called smart money backing low fee 401(k) providers with a fully-automated slant?
New Year, New 401(k) Finances: Americans Resolve to Save More in 2019
More Americans are resolving to focus on their money habits in 2019, opting to whip their finances into…