Plan Participants Want Lifetime Income Options But Few Plans Offer Them
Although 93% of 401(k) participants say it’s important for their plans to provide lifetime income options like annuities, most plans still only offer lump sum...
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The Coming of Age for Defined Contribution Plans
The 401(k) Industry Is Growing Up—Fast. With $12.5 trillion in assets, 100 million+ accounts, and 800,000 plans, 401(k) and 403(b) plans have officially moved from...
Pooled Employer Plans (PEPs): A Simpler Path to Retirement Plans?
Pooled Employer Plans (PEPs) offer small to mid-sized employers a streamlined way to manage retirement benefits by joining a larger, shared plan overseen by a...
Market Volatility and 401(k) Plans: Navigating the Impact of Recent Tariff Announcements
Recent market volatility has many retirement plan participants on edge. President Trump’s announcement of reciprocal tariffs on global trading partners on Wednesday, April 2, 2025,...
Why a Qualified Advisor is Key to Retirement Success
Why a Qualified Advisor is Key to Retirement Success Managing a company retirement plan isn’t just about checking boxes—it’s about making smart, strategic decisions that...
Addressing Hourly Workers’ Financial Challenges is Key to Retention and Productivity
Six in 10 hourly workers are struggling financially, with many working multiple jobs just to stay afloat. For retirement plan sponsors, this harsh reality creates...
How Consolidation & Convergence Are Shaping the 401(k) Industry
The 401(k) industry is undergoing significant changes due to consolidation and convergence, driven by the increasing demand for plan sponsors to support employees and the...
Effective Retirement Plan Design Can Help Boost Participation and Savings Rates
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...
Millennials and Gen Z Embrace AI for Retirement, Experts Urge Caution
A recent study from artificial intelligence (AI) platform Pearl reveals that nearly two-thirds of Gen Z and millennials would follow AI-generated retirement advice based on...
The Ongoing Consolidation of the 401(k) Industry
The 401(k) industry is experiencing consolidation, driven by plan sponsors who are becoming more involved in managing their plans. This consolidation follows a four-stage process:...
