Tag: Retirement Income

Should Small Plans Mimic Big Ones?

Small plans must be given more latitude to mimic their larger counterparts if the nation is to adequately fund its retirement needs, says Kristi Mitchem, of State Street...

Actionable Information Creates Higher Savings

Four years after the launch of its Lifetime Income Analysis experience, participants in Putnam Investments-administered 401(k) plans continue to take significant steps forward in increasing their level of...

Physicians Need a Financial Check-Up

Even with stronger earnings and savings rates than the general working population, an analysis from Fidelity Investments shows many physicians face the prospect of steeply reduced income in...

Rethinking the 4% Withdrawal Rule

Financial professionals often suggest a 4% annual withdrawal rate for retired workers living off accumulated assets, but one service provider is pushing a more sophisticated approach.

Stronger Economy, Weaker Savings

A joint survey from four retirement industry advocacy groups, released as part of America Saves Week, finds improving macroeconomic conditions haven’t reversed widespread savings challenges.

Well Fargo Offers Military Finance Seminars

Banking and investment services provider Wells Fargo says it is expanding its efforts to support military personnel and veterans by offering a series of free online financial education...

Retirement Spectrum Has 50 Shades of Gray

Think people are either pre- or post-retirement? Think again. Before and after retirement is a spectrum of lifestyles and backgrounds, research says, and all types need specific messaging...

Who Will Pursue myRA Contracts?

Low balance limits and initial investment hurdles in the President’s “myRA” proposal will likely restrict the number of service providers bidding on related contracts with the Treasury.

Planning Guides Available from IFEBP

Two updated employee retirement planning guides from the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans (IFEBP) offer retirement plan participants help with timing retirement and managing pension benefits.