How Consumption Changes as Retirement Progresses
The traditional view is that retirees prefer steady consumption as they age, but research suggests that spending declines as retirement progresses.
Tag: Retirement Income
2021’s Hardships Redefine Financial Wellness Goals
With so many Americans having gone through tough times over the past two years, a new study looks at how this has affected their financial well-being and sense...
Asset Managers Weigh In on DC Plan Investment Trends
They foresee growth in the use of CITs, retirement income products and ESG investments.
A 3.3% Withdrawal Rule Might Be More Sustainable for Retirees Going Forward
Considering low bond yields and high stock valuations, Morningstar re-examined the traditional 4% withdrawal rule.
Competition for Talent Likely to Increase in 2022
As many as one in three workers say they are set to retire or considering leaving their current role in the next 18 months, according to a new...
Retiree Poverty Rates Vary Substantially by State
Higher than average rates of poverty among Americans over the age of 65 can be found in 19 states and Washington, D.C., according to a MagnifyMoney survey.
Calmer Summer Yields to Volatile Fall for U.S. Investors
Individual and institutional investors were feeling better about market risks before getting a Delta-driven reality check.
The Many Barriers to Financial Advice and Confidence
New Allianz Life research analyzes the significant gaps in access to financial services found among different demographic groups in the United States.
U.S. Ranks 17th in Retirement Well-Being
As a result, more workers say they want investment advice from professionals.
Protecting Elderly Clients From Financial Abuse
Sources offer lessons learned from thousands of potential elder abuse investigations, highlighting red flags and revealing the harm that can...
Lawmakers Running Out of Time for Fixing Social Security
The more they wait, the more significant the changes affecting workers and beneficiaries will be, according to the Social Security...
A Q&A With QMA’s David Blanchett
David Blanchett, QMA’s newest managing director and head of retirement research, talks about the evolving role of DC plans and...
Compliance News
Legislative and Judicial Actions
Financial assistance for multiemployer plans; faith-based entities may now benefit from the public student loan forgiveness program; FINRA project examines...
DOL Promises Final Rule on Lifetime Income Illustrations As Soon As Practicable
The agency clears up timing questions in a FAQs document and says it realizes the concerns about timing if its...
Advisers Have Opportunities to Help Sponsors and Participants Address Retirement Risks
Advisers can help retirement plan sponsors implement investment and withdrawal options and start conversations with participants who are reluctant to...
Producers Beware: More States Adopt NAIC Annuity Suitability Framework
Earlier this month, Alabama became the 13th state to adopt enhanced consumer protections for purchasers of annuities, based on a framework put forward by the National Association of...
Investment Product and Service Launches
Nationwide partners with AB to offer in-plan income guarantees; Voya’s new stable value solution offers manager diversity; Bloomberg and MSCI...
House Committees Build Consensus on ‘SECURE 2.0’
As evidenced by Wednesday morning’s House Education and Labor Committee hearing, retirement security is a topic where strong bipartisan consensus is possible, even in an intensely divided Congress.
