Fred Barstein

Fred Barstein is the Founder & Editor-in-Chief of 401kTV. Fred is also the Founder and CEO of The Retirement Advisor University (TRAU), a collaboration with UCLA Anderson School of Management Executive Education and The Plan Sponsor University (TPSU). Mr. Barstein was also Founder and Editor-in-Chief of NAPA Net.

Is Your Retirement Plan Advisor Fulfilling Their Fiduciary Function?

Retirement Plan Advisor Fiduciary Function
Investment oversight is one of your most critical responsibilities as a plan sponsor.  But how do you know if your retirement plan investment advisor is...

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Effective Retirement Plan Design Can Help Boost Participation and Savings Rates

Retirement Plan Design Participation Savings
Although retirement planning is a top priority for many Americans, significant barriers persist.  Nearly one in four workers with access to employer-sponsored retirement plans don’t...

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New Auto Savings Features Could Help Address the Job Mobility Challenge

Auto Savings
The average employee changes jobs nine times throughout their career, creating a challenge for traditional 401(k) savers.  A recent panel discussion hosted by the Brookings...

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Financial Strain Impacts 3 in 4 U.S. Workers, New Study Reveals

Businessman Financial Strain
A new study reveals a concerning financial reality for American workers: nearly 75% are living paycheck to paycheck, struggling to cover more than their basic...

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Preparing for the 401(k) Boom: How the Industry Must Adapt

A surge of new 401(k) plans is on the horizon, driven by state mandates, SECURE 2.0 tax credits, and the growth of group plans like...

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Measuring Retirement Plan Success: Beyond Participation Rates

Retirement Plan Readiness
Measuring Retirement Plan Success: Beyond Participation Rates For many employers, offering a retirement plan is a fundamental part of their benefits package.  It helps attract...

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Employers Should Offer Reliable Financial Education – Social Media Isn’t the Answer

Financial Education
A recent study by blockchain technology hub Social Capital Markets reveals a troubling trend: 71% of financial advice consumed by younger generations on social media...

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