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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.
Trump Officially Kills City-Sponsored Retirement Plans for Private Sector Workers
President Trump made it official on Thursday by repealing Obama-era legislation meant to auto-enroll private sector workers in…
How Wobbly is the Retirement ‘Three-Legged Stool?’
Americans really want to retire—until they retire. The financial sacrifice it sometimes entails has many people anxious, according…
How Confident Are Americans About Retirement in 2017?
Forget your wallet, what’s in your 401(k)? Bank and credit card giant Capital One finds that Americans continue…
Retirement Plan Progress with One Major Step Backward
The typical ERISA qualified plan has come a long way over the past 25 years; fees have come…
401(k) Assets Inch Closer to Major Milestone
A bull market and a greater awareness of the need for solid retirement savings combined to push total…
Should 401(k) Plans Only Offer Index Funds?
A number of retirement plan experts believe that 401(k) plan participants should only be allowed to invest in…
How Large is Obama’s 401(k) Legacy?
How did President Obama do with 401(k) and similar retirement issues? Analysis of his accomplishments (and disappointments) has begun.
Fines Skyrocket for 401(k) Plan Sponsors Over Lost Participants
In November of 2015, Congress enacted the “Federal Civil Monetary Penalties Inflation Adjustments Act” to (what else?) apply inflation…
Why State-Sponsored 401(k)s Don’t Stack Up
America’s retirement crisis has been exacerbated in no small part by the erosion of the country’s savings culture. It’s…
Debates Tackle 401(k)s …Sort Of
Blink and you missed it. Last week’s presidential debates finally got around to mentioning the country’s retirement system,…