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
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
