Majority of Employers Looking at Revamping Retirement Benefits
They are also giving serious thought to implementing emergency savings features and allowing participants to choose between a variety of...
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Majority of American Workers Are Stressed About Financial Futures
The study from EBRI and Greenwald Research also found that employees are increasingly interested in retirement education or advice.
Pre-Retirees and Retirees Can Take Steps to Address Inflation in Retirement
Few are discussing the impact of inflation with a financial professional or looking for a financial product that can increase...
Retirement Planning Needs of Private- and Public-Sector Employees More Similar Than Different
Yes, public employees are more likely to have pensions, but some do not get Social Security, and health care costs...
Gen X Amenable to In-Plan Guarantees
Gen Xers are in unique situations for which they need education and help to boost their retirement readiness.
Older Workers Suffering Higher Unemployment Rates Since COVID-19
This threatens older workers' retirement security, says a report from The New School, in which it makes policy suggestions.
Retirement Readiness Gaps Have Widened in 2020
New data published by Wells Fargo suggests the COVID-19 pandemic has driven some workers even further behind their retirement savings...
Stock Purchase Plans and 401(k)s: Not an Either/Or Proposition
A worker’s commitment to saving for retirement tends to snowball and build on itself, such that access to both a...
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Plan Providers Supplement Lifetime Income Projections
Concerned that lifetime income projections on participant statements may not be reliable, providers are offering more personalized online tools.
Financial Wellness Program Trends Advance During Pandemic
Employers are offering help with emergency savings and debt, and employees are asking for more help with the selection of...
Longevity Bound to Make Work a Requisite for Retirees
Experts say in the future, it may not be uncommon for people to work until age 70 or 80, requiring...
Retirement Savings Could Be Hit for Years as Result of Pandemic, Natixis Says
Its 2020 Global Retirement Index says making retirement opportunities more widely available, as well as plan features such as automatic...
Workers Unsure How to Create Retirement Income From Savings
Retirement savers want help with figuring out tax expenses, knowing when is the best age at which to retire, creating...
Women’s Retirement Confidence Has Waned During Pandemic
A mere 17% of women say they are very confident they will be able to retire comfortably, according to the...
People of Color May Be Misinterpreting Their Retirement Readiness
Understanding the view of these different demographics can help plan sponsors with plan designs and targeted communications.
Job Opportunities Are Available to Older Workers—But at Lower Pay
These opportunities also do not tend to offer benefits.
Workers Continue to Take Withdrawals From Retirement Accounts
An American Consumer Credit Counseling (ACCC) report found 23% of employees are also increasingly unconfident in the economy.
Educators Trying to Balance Safety With Finances
Three-fourths of K-12 educators consider their job risky in terms of exposure to COVID-19, but they are also concerned about...
Those Who Have Both a 401(k) and IRA Have Higher Savings
EBRI found individuals able to consistently contribute to both could end up with around 2.5 times more savings for retirement.
GAO Explores Reasons for Women’s Retirement Insecurity
The report was requested by U.S. Senators to inform public policy to improve women's retirement security.