Workplace and Retail Advice Should be Complementary
Workers higher up on the income scale typically will utilize workplace retirement advice to get a trusted second opinion, as...
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Helping Participants Overcome Savings Biases
Starting people off with a deferral rate of 3% is actually a disservice, experts agree.
Travelers Will Help Employees Save for Retirement While Paying Down Student Debt
The program will go into effect for Travelers' U.S. employees in January 2020.
Health Is a Top Priority for Americans in Retirement
Forty-four percent say that focusing on health and wellness is a primary concern, according to a survey by TD Ameritrade.
Bipartisan Bill Introduced to Create ERISA Annuity Safe Harbor
Two members of the U.S. House of Representatives, one a Democrat and the other a Republican, have introduced H.R. 1439, known as the Increasing Access to a Secure...
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Fearing Market Risk Nearly half (48%) of Americans believe they are exposed to greater market risk today than before the 2008 financial crisis. Source: Natixis Investment Managers Military...
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Various Approaches to In-Plan Income
Providers may offer the wrong solution for sponsors' need
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Employer Contributions on the Rise
In 2017, companies contributed as much as their workers did to DC plans
Cetera Makes Advice Available for HSAs
It is expanding its retirement plan advice and consulting platform to HSAs and other non-ERISA employer-sponsored plans.
Despite Net Outflows From 401(k)s, Cerulli Sees Opportunities
Cerulli also sees opportunities for advisers in the 403(b), defined benefit (DB), and financial wellness markets.
Thrive Offers Student Loan Debt Repayment Program
Employees can determine how they want to allocate employer 401(k) matching dollars.
Majority of Americans Think They Are on Track for a Secure Retirement
However, they are worried about health care costs.
Longevity to Exacerbate the Challenges Retirees Face
For those 75 and older, out-of-pocket medical costs amount to 20% of their income.
Americans Expect to Be Better Off Financially in 2019
For the 10th consecutive year, their top financial resolution for the New Year is to save more, Fidelity learned in a survey.
More Efforts Needed to Increase Retirement Plan Participant Savings Rates
While automatic enrollment gets participants into plans, a sizable segment are starting their average contributions at a minimum 3.3% rate and failing to take any additional action to...
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Monthly Income Projection Needs
Sharing this information can boost participants' confidence—and savings