Retirement planning starts with numbers such as savings targets, contribution rates, and investment returns. These kinds of foundational metrics guide the structure of retirement strategies and inform plan design. Yet even the most precise calculations don’t exist in a vacuum. … Read More
Participants in their 60s are poised on the cusp of retirement, where every move can have big consequences. Plan sponsors have a critical opportunity to support late-career workers’ retirement planning efforts by providing relevant tools and communication strategies that help them … Read More
Starting a brand-new job is exciting and full of a lot of new benefits, but don’t forget about the retirement plan you left behind. Download a copy of this Participant Corner by clicking here, or contact service@accelerateretirement.com to get an editable version that … Read More
Summer has begun and now you can relax, right? Maybe not… this is actually a great time for you to do a midyear check on your organization’s plan design to see how it is performing among your employees. Are they … Read More
As rising interest rates have reshaped pension funding dynamics post-COVID, many corporate defined benefit (DB) plans are now experiencing significant surpluses. According to actuarial firm Milliman, the 100 largest corporate DB plans, in aggregate, held an estimated $62 billion in … Read More
Nearly a quarter of all Gen Z employees aren’t enrolled in a company retirement plan, according to BenefitsPro. That’s three times the rate of millennials, Gen X, and Boomers. In addition, 12% of Gen Zers don’t take advantage of any … Read More
We understand that most retirement savers aren’t financial experts, and that can make preparing for retirement feel overwhelming. The good news is that achieving a successful retirement doesn’t have to be complicated. By following a few basic steps, you could … Read More
The U.S. stock market suffered its worst day in five years on Friday, April 4, following President Donald Trump’s announcement of sweeping tariffs. The S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow Jones Industrial Average all posted significant losses. Despite the turbulence, … Read More
A growing number of workers are raiding their employer-sponsored retirement plans to cover emergency expenses, highlighting an alarming trend in employee retirement security. According to Vanguard Group, 4.8% of 401(k) participants took hardship withdrawals in 2024, up from 3.6% in … Read More
For many workers, early retirement is the ultimate goal — carefree days filled with road trips, golf, or time spent with friends and family. Yet, reality often tells a different story. Many Americans are retiring years sooner than they expected … Read More
