January 4th, 2019

Majority of Americans Think They Are on Track for a Secure Retirement However, they are worried about health care costs Read more > Participants Averse to Annuities May Like Deferred Income Products New EBRI data shows both defined contribution and defined benefit plan participants favor cashing out their accrued benefits over purchasing annuities, potentially jeopardizing retirement security. Read more > Finance’s Reputation Problem Impacts Auto Retirement Plan Success Industry pros know there are big differences between financial services providers in terms of  business models and their willingness to embrace fiduciary best practices—but many non-investors see a monolithic industry sharing a set of common reputation problems. Read more > Investment Product and Service Launches American Beacon Advisors creates mutual fund with multi-asset program and Vanguard closes million-dollar securities fund to new clients. Read more > Resolved: Promote Financial Ed Educating on saving and budgeting next year could fulfill an employee desire Read more > MOST READ ARTICLES 1 Principal Continues Focus on Asset Management, ‘Jet Fuel’ of the Business 2 Biden’s First Veto Keeps DOL’s ESG Rule in Place 3 2023 Retirement Plan Adviser of the Year Finalists 4 Experts Predict Major Growth in Retirement Coverage, Benefits 5 Complying With the Custody Rule and the New Custody Proposal

Retirement Income Options Why advisers should offer solutions to their plan sponsor clients Read more > R-6 Share Classes Hit $1.5T The zero/zero share class has mushroomed 15% since last year Read more > Market Mirror Thursday, the Dow fell 660.02 points (2.83%) to 22,686.22, the NASDAQ closed 202.43 points (3.04%) lower at 6,463.50, and the S&P 500 decreased 62.14 points (2.48%) to 2,447.89. The Russell 2000 was down 24.97 points (1.84%) at 1,330.94, and the Wilshire 5000 lost 594.35 points (2.30%) to finish at 25,200.38. The price of the 10-year Treasury note increased 20/32, bringing its yield down to 2.550%. The price of the 30-year Treasury bond climbed 1 1/32, decreasing its yield to 2.902%.

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