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Trump IRA Access May Be Solving The Wrong Problem
Trump IRA access may be Washington’s latest attempt to solve the wrong retirement problem. Americans already have access to IRAs. They have had it for decades. Banks offer them. Brokerages offer them. Mutual fund companies offer them. Some firms even offer them with no administrative fee and ultra-low-cost index investments. Yet millions of workers still […] Read Full Article
How To Provide 401k Cybersecurity Training for Participants
But good habits alone aren’t enough. As cyber threats evolve, fiduciaries must look ahead—promoting cutting-edge tools that can outpace tomorrow’s attackers.
Baby Boomers, The Laffer Curve, And The Presidential Election
Laffer postulated that tax receipts might be increased by reductions in the tax rate because such reductions would bring people out of the underground economy and also reduce the usage of tax shelters. This advice was implemented in President Ronald Reagan’s “Reaganomics,” and it worked to increase tax revenues.
5 Retirement Questions You Need To Answer
People fear the unknown. Are you one of them? Think of how you felt when you started a new job. Were you a bit anxious the first time you walked into the office? Or how about your first child? Did you wonder if you had what it takes to be a good parent? While they […] Read Full Article
$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.
How 20-Year-Olds Invested Over The Generations Reveals Key Fiduciary Tips For 401k Plan Sponsors
It might suit 401k plan sponsors and fiduciaries to tell this story of the generations to help the next generation avoid the mistakes of past generations. This tale provides many good tips about the dangers of investing in extremes, be they too conservative or too aggressive.
How Might Employers Help Retiring Employees Learn To Earn Extra Income Post-Retirement?
While retirees and near-retirees may be considering starting a small side business, many don’t have any entrepreneurial experience. How might they find answers to the questions they have?
10 Questions Those 50+ Are Asking Right Now About Their 401k Retirement Savings Account
If you’re over fifty, that gold watch gleams closer and closer. You start thinking. You start wondering. You start asking questions.
$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.
How 20-Year-Olds Invested Over The Generations Reveals Key Fiduciary Tips For 401k Plan Sponsors
It might suit 401k plan sponsors and fiduciaries to tell this story of the generations to help the next generation avoid the mistakes of past generations. This tale provides many good tips about the dangers of investing in extremes, be they too conservative or too aggressive.
How Might Employers Help Retiring Employees Learn To Earn Extra Income Post-Retirement?
While retirees and near-retirees may be considering starting a small side business, many don’t have any entrepreneurial experience. How might they find answers to the questions they have?
10 Questions Those 50+ Are Asking Right Now About Their 401k Retirement Savings Account
If you’re over fifty, that gold watch gleams closer and closer. You start thinking. You start wondering. You start asking questions.
Top Issues (And Their Solutions) 401k Plan Sponsors Have With Plan Participants
To address this requires employers to do more than having a periodic “employee education” meeting. While these can help (see the previous article), more need to be done. Plan sponsors need to consider how they (and, more importantly, their service providers) deliver messages to plan participants.
Top Issues (And Their Solutions) 401k Plan Sponsors Have With Education Providers
Not only does the typical plan sponsor not have investing in employee education as a high priority, but they also likely don’t have the wherewithal to monitor the consistency of how the provider runs the education program.
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