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.

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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Tackling Financial Stress Through Wellness Programs

Financial Stress
Tackling Financial Stress Through Wellness Programs Addressing financial stress has become a critical focus for employers as its impact on productivity and mental health becomes...

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TPSU Celebrates Over a Decade of Empowering Retirement Plan Sponsors with Industry-Leading Education Programs

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Jupiter, FL – The Plan Sponsor University (TPSU), the nation’s premier provider of fiduciary training for retirement plan sponsors, is celebrating its continued success in...

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Why Retirement Plan Advisor Due Diligence is so Critical Now

Anatomy of a Recent RFP When the benefits administrator at an $80 million plan contacted TPSU (The Plan Sponsor University) recently about conducting due diligence...

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The Evolving Relationship Between Advisors and Record Keepers: A Conversation with Mike Shamburger of T. Rowe Price

T. Rowe Price Insights
  In a recent episode of 401(k) Real Chat, Fred Barstein, CEO of TRAU, TPSU, and 401KTV, interviewed Mike Shamburger, Head of Core Markets and...

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Fee Compression Driving New Retirement Income Solutions

As the retirement landscape evolves, major players in the industry are introducing new retirement income solutions.  This shift is driven by decreasing investment fees and...

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Boomers, Gen X on Opposite Ends of Retirement Readiness Spectrum

There is a noteworthy disparity between Baby Boomers and Gen X when it comes to retirement readiness.  Stock market gains have been a boon to...

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