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How Do 401k Plan Sponsors Convince Middle-Class Workers They Can Retire?
Of course, to really answer the question of post-retirement middle class stability, we have to understand what “middle class” means. Luckily, there are folks who collect data, which helps with this definition.
Can 401k Auto-Enrollment Be Too High?
The example the researchers chose was a British company. The fact the study was not conducted within the framework of the ERISA environment may call into question its relevance to plans in America.
$4.3 Million Or $1.27 Million? What’s The Point Of Scary Retirement Projection Numbers?
The twist is this: The bad news is only a fraction of the people will be able to save $4.3 million for retirement because the average salary is too low. The good news is most people won’t need to save $4.3 million because, thanks to living on a low average salary, they are accustomed to spending far less.
‘Forgotten’ 401k Accounts Study Criticized By Fiduciary Professionals
The challenge is plan sponsors often can’t determine if an account is forgotten until some triggering event. And by that time, it’s too late.
Ideas From ‘Beyond Fiduciary’ Hint At The Future Of 401k
The antiseptic compliance regime spelled out by the DOL and ERISA has to date defined fiduciary services. Perhaps, if we’re going to consider what is “beyond” that sterile definition, we might want to go back to the future. In a sense, rediscovering where “fiduciary” initially came from might suggest where it is headed.
Why Is ‘Fiduciary’ Losing Its Luster?
Back then, at least, we knew who wore the white hats and who whore the black hats. Today, thanks to muddled and often conflicting regulations for multiple agencies, everyone is wearing fifty shades of gray.
Outside (Inside) The Box Thinking About Non-Traditional Employee Benefits
The key intent of this strategy is to allow freedom to and reward long-term employees who have accumulated the skills the company needs to compete.
Should 401k Plan Sponsors Help Employees Gain Financial Independence?
Still, it seems most financial professionals feel anything that brings people closer to the road towards financial independence should be encouraged.
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