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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.
A Bursting Bubble’s Effect on the 401(k)
It would appear that nothing can pop the current stock market bubble, but there is one pretty straightforward…
More Weak 401(k) Criticism Doesn’t Stand Scrutiny
CBS News is the latest media outlet to take a swipe at 401(k)s by employing the extremely in-vogue…
Rep. Maxine Waters Wants Diversity Data from 401(k) Firms
Congresswoman Maxine Waters, D-Calif., Chairwoman of the House Committee on Financial Services, and Congresswoman Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Chair…
Episode 22: Ric Edelman on Private Equity in 401(k)s—Exciting But Complicated
Sponsored By: Private equity and retirement plans – do they belong together? It’s a complicated issue, with…
Retirees Reduce Spending As They Age, New Research Finds
Retiree spending declines annually by 2%, a new white paper finds. Conventional retirement income planning assumes that retirees…
Target-Date Fund Assets Up, Flows Down
Assets grew but flows slowed, making for good and bad news about target-date funds in the difficult year…
Full Economic Recovery Will Take 6 Years for Women of Color
We know that the COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted women’s personal finances, but just how bad was the…
GAO to DOL: ‘Provide 401(k) Cybersecurity Guidance’
Cybersecurity risk in 401(k) accounts is a growing problem, and now the Government Accountability Office (GAO) is telling…
Sustainable Scam: Is ESG About Responsibility or Higher Fees?
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing is all the rage, but understanding why large asset managers have embraced…
How to Maximize HSA Value for Retirees
HSA retirement savings let retirees cover healthcare costs tax-free, including Medicare premiums, maximizing long-term financial security.