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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.
One State’s Experience With Auto-Enrollment
Automatic Enrollment in South Dakota retirement plans raised participation above 90%, showing the power of opt-out savings programs.
The Power of ‘Predictive Analytics’ in 401(k)s
The data was used to make targeted plan design changes, and surprisingly, decreased the auto-sweep default to encourage more employees to participate.
The Cloud Hovering Over 401k Automatic Enrollment
Improving the retirement security of all Americans isn’t easy. After decades of education and guidance on which employees…
A FICO Score for 401(k) Plans
How much alpha can advisors really add? How do you truly rate and benchmark a 401(k) plan’s performance…
More 401k Fraud Fallout Amid Vantage Allegations
More repercussions from the alleged criminal activity involving Vantage Benefits Administrators, a Dallas-based “TPA, recordkeeper and professional fiduciary.”…
All Auto Everything—Shlomo Benartzi on 401(k)s in the Digital Age
The famed behavioral economist compares autoenrollment and escalation to autopilot—get the altitude and heading wrong and it’s all gonna crash. What’s just over the horizon for 401k saving nudges, and what dynamic will digital innovation play? Here’s what advisors need to know.
The Managed Account Impact on 401(k)s
Discover the managed accounts value for 401(k) participants, offering personalized strategies and measurable retirement benefits.
How Are 401(k) Plan Sponsors ‘Encouraging’ Participation?
Explore how 401(k) plan features like auto-enrollment, employer contributions, and target-date funds drive employee participation.
Bringing Balance Back to Business—One 401k Advisor’s Time Management Tightrope
A guy named Tony Powers has gotta be an elite advisor—his name just screams success, like Richie Rich…
Major MEP 401(k) Bill Reintroduced in Senate
Retirement Savings Act returns with 2018 updates to improve 401(k) plans, expand MEPs, and boost retirement access for small businesses.