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Older Workers Step In as Share of Prime-Age Cohort Falls
A new EBRI analysis indicates older workers continue past traditional retirement age, calling for attention by employers to retirement plan...
Unpacking New Use of 529s to Invest in Roth IRAs
As many parents around the US bring their kids back to college campuses, attorneys unpack 2024 provisions that make 529...
Media’s Role in Creating Retirement, Investing Stress
A Capital Group national accounts manager makes the case that simply turning off the TV may help boost financial wellness.
Commonwealth Gets $7M JPMorgan Funding for Low-Income Worker Program
The nonprofit will use the funds to launch an initiative to enhance access to workplace financial benefits to low- and moderate-...
Fidelity Reports 81% Plan Sponsor Satisfaction With Advisers
Survey results emphasize the importance of DC plan advisers in driving plan satisfaction and activity, according to Fidelity.
Digital Retirement Rollover Firm Capitalize Raises Series B Funding
The company will use the $19 million capital raise to support locating and then transferring legacy retirement account rollovers.
Market Sell-Off Highlights Need for Ongoing Participant Education
Advisers say a quiet client response to the market drop is a good example of how regular education helps participants...
Student Loan Repayment Startup Summer Acquires Vault
Summer buys the student loan benefits firm that has worked with recordkeepers such as Voya and Schwab.
Retirement Plan Tech Firm Turns to AI for Video ‘Hosts’
vWise goes live with AI avatars that can provide plan information and guidance to participants.
Fidelity Reports 20% Growth in Assets to $14.1T
The recordkeeping leader continues to build assets, highlighting its growth in overall customer engagement.
Workplace Advice Use Trending Up, But Age, Assets Matter
Data from Hearts & Wallets found that more middle-asset, middle-aged households are turning to the workplace for financial guidance, but...
Video: Lew Minsky Discusses DCIIA’s Past, Present and Future
PLANADVISER talks with this year’s organizational Vision Awards winner about DCIIA’s work to take on the biggest challenges in the...
New Investment Fund Filings Still Strong, ETF-Dominant, According to ISS
ISS STOXX’s new funds report showed 156 funds registered in June, including 135 ETFs.
Wealth Enhancement Group Nearing $5B in Retirement Plan Coverage
The wealth and retirement plan advisory is leaning on its holistic plan offerings for current and future advisers.
PensionPro Announces Partnership With Payroll Integrations to Support TPAs
Plus, July Business Services acquires Acuff to strengthen its administration and actuarial services.
The Scramble to Make the Saver’s Match Work
Industry groups, including Pew and the Retirement Clearinghouse, game plan while awaiting a Treasury request for information.
Case Study: Chime’s New Employee Savings Program
A customer service call center provider finds Chime’s recently acquired Salt rewards program “accessible,” “sticky” for hourly employees.
J.D. Power Names Top 5 Firms With Highest Financial Adviser Satisfaction Ratings
Stifel and Commonwealth ranked highest among employee advisers and independent advisers, respectively.
Vanguard Leans Into DC Adviser Outreach
The recordkeeper and asset manager has made recent investments in consultant relationships as a tactic to grow its workplace plan...