Participant Corner: How Much Do You Know About Your Retirement Plan?
Many people often find that they know far less about their retirement plan than they thought. Test yourself and see how much you know about your financial future.… Read More
Cybersecurity and How to Deal with Data Breaches as a Plan Sponsor
Retirement funds are a target for cybersecurity attacks and identity fraud more than ever before. For most people, their retirement account is one of their biggest assets and they rarely check it. This makes these accounts a prime target for … Read More
The Magic Number Gap: Bridging the Gap Between Expectations and Reality
A troubling trend has emerged in the retirement planning space: The “magic number” — or amount of money Americans believe they need to retire comfortably — has surged to an all-time high, even as actual retirement savings have declined. This growing … Read More
401k Beneficiaries: Where There’s a Will There Isn’t Necessarily a Way
Beneficiary designations are a critical yet often neglected aspect of retirement plans. Many participants mistakenly believe that their retirement plan assets will be distributed according to their will or trust. However, retirement accounts are governed by their own rules, meaning … Read More
Women Call for Pension Reinstatement and Care Solutions
Many women have voiced their support for the reinstatement of pension programs and government assistance in lowering the cost of long-term care in retirement, given that they face a greater financial challenge. 80% of women have agreed that the U.S. … Read More
Boomer or Bust | Charting a Path Toward Retirement Security
A recent study commissioned by the ALI Retirement Income Institute has revealed a stark reality: A substantial portion of America’s Baby Boomer population is ill-prepared for retirement. The study, co-authored by former U.S. Under Secretary of Commerce for Economic Affairs, … Read More
How Employers Can Help Close the Racial Retirement Wealth Gap
Recent research conducted by Economist Impact highlights a significant discrepancy between white and Black workers’ retirement confidence. While half of white respondents feel confident about retiring by the federal retirement age, only 39% of Black survey takers share this sentiment. … Read More
Participant Corner: Estimating Your Financial Needs for Retirement
Financial planners who conduct pension consulting have been pointing out that you can find yourself in trouble when you reach retirement if you’re saving without a goal. Many people have been saving for retirement without taking the time to figure … Read More
Fiduciary Hot Topics Q2 2024
Congress releases SECURE 2.0 technical corrections discussion draft On December 6, 2023, the committees of jurisdiction (the Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP), the House Committee on Ways and Means, and the Education and the Workforce Committee) released … Read More
Participant Corner: Navigating Health Savings: Your HSA Guide
Health savings accounts (HSAs) have surged in popularity over the years. You may have encountered them, possibly as part of the benefits offered by your workplace. This memo attempts to answer frequently asked questions about HSAs. Download a copy of this … Read More
