Why HR Can’t Stop at Enrollment When It Comes to Retirement Plans
For many companies, the work of managing a retirement plan feels complete once employees are enrolled. But Teresa believes that’s only the starting point. As...
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Why Many Small 401(k) Plans Still Resist Auto Features — and How Advisors Can Help
Despite growing awareness of the benefits of automatic features like auto-enrollment and auto-escalation, many smaller 401(k) and 403(b) plans still trail larger ones in adopting...
Middle-Class Retirement Gaps Show Where Sponsors and Advisors Can Step In
The retirement outlook for America’s middle class isn’t pretty. New research from the Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies, cited in InvestmentNews, paints a picture of...
From Auto-Enroll to Outcomes: The Power of Day-One Guidance
In a world where auto-enroll is table stakes, real outcomes still hinge on intentional onboarding and a documented process. That means giving new hires clear...
The Hidden Risks of a “One Size Fits All” Retirement Plan Approach
A “one size fits all” approach to retirement plans can be surprisingly detrimental because it overlooks the diverse financial situations, goals, and risk tolerances of...
Empowering Plan Sponsors to Modernize Retirement Plans
Modernizing a 401(k) plan by adopting features like automatic enrollment, auto-escalation, and financial wellness tools can feel daunting for many plan sponsors, who often fear...
Rethinking Retirement: From Accumulation to Income
For years, the retirement industry has focused on accumulation—helping participants build their 401(k) balances. But as more Americans retire and live longer, a new challenge...
Smarter Saving Through Auto-Escalation
Smarter Saving Through Auto-Escalation Automatic enrollment with auto-escalation is not only a smart way to help employees save more for retirement—it gets them started right...
401(k) Plans Offer a Strategic Advantage in Economic Downturns
Recessions don’t announce themselves with a save-the-date card. When they arrive, plan sponsors and ERISA fiduciaries face mounting pressure to safeguard participants’ retirement savings. The...
New Auto Savings Features Could Help Address the Job Mobility Challenge
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...
