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
Achieving a comfortable and secure retirement requires careful planning and disciplined financial habits. Here are five essential strategies to help you succeed: Download a copy of this Participant Corner by clicking here, or contact service@accelerateretirement.com to get an editable version that you … Read More
A recent Fidelity report reveals that over 80% of plan sponsors prefer to allow employees to keep their assets in-plan and withdraw them over time. The number of workers aged 55 and older has increased by 74% over the past … Read More
Despite the importance of retirement planning, a staggering 67% of investors admit to spending no time at all working on it in a typical month, according to a recent survey conducted by the Nationwide Retirement Institute. That’s a vast majority … Read More
Data. As a plan sponsor, you probably spend a fair amount of time dealing with it one way or another — whether you’re gathering, analyzing, or reporting it. And for good reason, given the intrinsic value of data-driven decision-making. Much … Read More
As tax laws evolve and personal financial situations change, it’s essential to stay informed about strategies that can help minimize your tax burden. Here are several tips to consider: Download a copy of this Participant Corner by clicking here, or contact service@accelerateretirement.com to get … Read More
Amazon.com Inc. and the administrative committee overseeing its 401(k) savings plan have been hit with a class-action lawsuit alleging improper management of employee forfeiture funds. The lawsuit, Curtis v. Amazon.com, was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Western … Read More
