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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.
ICI: Mutual Funds Maintain Broad Appeal
The Investment Company Institute (ICI) is out with new data about (what else?) mutual funds. In two studies—“Ownership of…
401k Hardship Withdrawals May Be Less of a Hardship
Hardship withdrawals from 401(k) plans and 403(b) plans may be more accessible to some plan participants due to…
Major 401(k) Player Enters HSA Space
Vanguard HealthEquity HSA integrates health and wealth planning, offering retirement readiness with personalized tools and solutions.
State-Sponsored Retirement Plan Now Open to Individuals
Oregon is kicking retirement savings up a notch. While a number of states have established (or are planning…
In Case of Emergency, (Do Not) Break 401(k)
Emergency fund savings protect against setbacks, build resilience, and support long-term financial security for every household.
New Tools Aim to Help Cancer Patients Navigate Financial Challenges
That pesky saying—when it rains, it pours. Sometimes things happen in life that spur a cascade of consequences—many…
Women Still Miss Out on Major Investment Returns
More than a third (35 percent) of women report they have $50,000 or more sitting in savings, according…
Fred Reish: What Does ‘Best Interest’ Really Mean?
“Best Interest” has become part of the American lexicon …as an aspirational goal or a demanding standard—depending on…
Demand for 401k Among Small Business Employees Isn’t Going Away
The verdict’s in. What we really need is action. Almost all employers (93 percent) and employees (95 percent)…
Despite Strong Economy, Financial Confidence Falls
Retirement Confidence Survey shows most Americans worry about retiring on time and saving enough despite a strong economy.