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Americans Want Support With Tax-Smart Strategies
More than half of those aged at least 55do not understand strategies to make their retirement income more tax efficient, according to an Edelman Financial Engines survey.
Access Gaps Remain as State-Facilitated Retirement Plans Near $2B
Nearly half (47%) of U.S. private sector workers still lack access to workplace retirement plans, according to Georgetown University’s Center for Retirement Initiatives.
Employees Take Action After Financial Wellness Engagement
Employees experiencing extreme financial stress saw a 60% reduction after engaging with Finfit’s financial wellness tools.
Retirement Industry People Moves – 3/14/25
New CTO at Carson Group; Mesirow Wealth Management hires Gary Pattengale; Kristin McCarthy named head of product at PCS Retirement; and more.
Milken Institute Research Explores Federal Accounts for Newborns
The “Invest in America” accounts would provide all U.S. children with a federal government-funded $1,000 grant to be invested and grow over time.
The Importance of Leveraging Technology to Improve Financial Wellness
Although 94% of employers reported in a recent survey that they are responsible for their employees’ financial well-being, only 57% actually do something about it.
Georgia Bill Aims to Create State-Run Retirement Plan
The Peach State Saves program would automatically enroll eligible workers in a Roth IRA.
Money Market Fund Assets Hit Record $7T
In light of continued market volatility, investors appeared to move money into what they see as more stable investments
TIAA Expands Annuity Availability to Its IRAs
New enrollees in a TIAA IRA can now select among TIAA's annuities, including the TIAA Traditional and CREF variable annuities.
403(b) Plans Have Special Considerations When Complying with SECURE 2.0
Speakers during Wednesday’s PLANSPONSOR Roadmap Livestream session, “Special Considerations for 403(b) Plans,” discussed rules for long-term, part-time employees, the formation of multiple and pooled employer plans, and the...
Product and Service Launches – 3/6/25
SEI launches an alternative investment product marketplace; Madison Investments launches CITs with SEI; and Zeplyn offers new workflow capabilities for advisers.
Vanguard Credits Strong Plan Design and Markets for Improved Account Balances
With more defined contribution retirement plans offering automatic features and increasing default deferral rates, Vanguard found that participant outcomes remained strong in 2024.
Many Plan Sponsors Don’t Feel Responsibility for Participant Retirement Goals
MFS found that plan sponsors earned a C+ grade for their confidence in their participants’ ability to retire at the age they want, while participants themselves showed more...
Private Equity on Comeback Trail for 2025, Says McKinsey
In 2024, private equity returns declined to 3.8%, the third consecutive year in which the public markets outperformed the asset class, according to the consulting firm McKinsey &...
What DOL Layoffs Could Portend for EBSA’s Future
Probationary employees and the head of the agency’s division of employee ownership were recently terminated amid President Donald Trump’s efforts to reduce the federal workforce.
A Dual Quest for Participant Assets
How can both recordkeepers and advisers work with participants, and what should those relationships look like?
What Recordkeepers Want From Advisers
The crux of a good partnership with an adviser is the willingness to work together, including an open dialogue about the approach to working with a client.
Legislation Reintroducing CITs to 403(b) Plans Gains Momentum
Collective investment trusts would provide increased choice and flexibility, says Equitable’s Fred Makonnen.
Understanding SECURE 2.0 Student Loan Matching and Educational Benefits
Employers have options to offer student loan benefits to employees and do not need to wait for further IRS guidance to start.
Lawsuit Alleges Empower Misused Participant Data for Cross-Selling
Former participants of insurance company Swiss Re’s retirement plan also accused the firm of allowing the plan to pay excessive recordkeeping fees, offering underperforming investments and under-utilizing forfeiture...