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Democratizing Financial Planning: A Promising Workplace Model

By Fred Barstein / Economy, Fiduciary, Financial Advice, Financial Advisors, Financial Wellness, Investment Policy Statement, Target Date Funds

The debate over financial wellness initiatives versus tangible outcomes has prompted skepticism about the feasibility of offering personalized financial planning to a broad audience. Despite...

GoBankingRates: Nearly 30% of American Workers Have Zero Retirement Savings

By Fred Barstein / 401k News, Communication, DC plans, Economy, Emergency Savings, Employee engagement, Employee happiness, Fiduciary, Fiduciary, financial insecurity, financial stress, financial uncertainty, Financial Wellness, inflation concerns, Millennials saving, participation, Retirement Plan Committee, Retirement Plan Fiduciary, Retirement Readiness, Retirement Savings Concern

Many Americans are facing a very real possibility of retiring with inadequate savings. A pair of articles in Employee Benefit News and BenefitsPro covered a...

Low-Income Earners, Women Face Unique Barriers to Retirement Savings

By Fred Barstein / 401k News, Communication, Compensation, Economy, Employee happiness, Fiduciary, Financial Security, financial stress, financial uncertainty, Financial Wellness, inflation concerns, inflation stress, Job growth, retirement security, Senior Management Engagement

It isn’t easy for most Americans to save for retirement, especially in recent years amid soaring inflation and persistent economic uncertainty. However, certain demographics are...

4 Trends Transforming Retirement Plans in 2024

By Fred Barstein / 401k News, AI, artificial intelligence, ChatGPT, Convergence, Cyber Security, DC plans, Digital Tools, Economy, Fiduciary, Financial Advisors, Financial Wellness, inflation concerns, Investments

Technology and economic conditions are transforming America’s finances, and that’s impacting retirement plan sponsors and participants. In light of these trends, a new study from...

Managing Conflicts in Retirement Planning: Prioritizing Transparency

By Fred Barstein / 401k News, Adaptability, Authenticity, Communication, competition, Confidence, Conflict of Interest, Consolidation, Creative approach, Economy, evolving and adapting, Fiduciary, Financial Advisors, Financial Security, financial stress management, Regs and Regulators

Navigating the complex world of retirement planning often involves grappling with conflicts of interest. Consider the scenario faced by senior managers of a publicly traded...

Women & Men Think Differently About Money, Jobs, & the Economy

By Fred Barstein / Behavioral Finance, benefit education, Communication, Confidence, Economy, Emergency Savings, financial insecurity, financial stress, Financial Stress, financial stress management, financial uncertainty, Financial Wellness, Health & Wellness, Retirement Readiness, Retirement Savings Concern

Financial Literacy and Financial Wellness Are Two Different Things

It’s no secret – men and women think differently, and that includes their sentiments about their finances, jobs, and the economy. A recent survey from...

Brookings: SECURE 2.0 Didn’t Go Far Enough

By Fred Barstein / 401k News, Adaptability, auto enroll, Auto Portability, benefits committee, Communication, Confidence, Consolidation, Convergence, DC Plan Sponsors, Diversity equity inclusion, Economy, Employee happiness, esg funds, Fiduciary, Fiduciary, recession, SECURE 2.0, Secure Act Changes

It’s been one year since the landmark SECURE 2.0 Act was passed into law. What’s changed, and what still needs to improve to shore up...

Understanding the Spectrum: Financial Illness vs. Financial Wellness

By Fred Barstein / Communication, Confidence, DC Plan Sponsors, debt relief, Economy, Emergency Savings, Employee happiness, Fiduciary, Financial Advisors, financial insecurity, financial stress management, Financial Wellness, Health & Wellness, inflation concerns

Fred Barstein, CEO & Founder, TPSU/TRAU/401kTV with Adjunct Lecturer, Liz Davison, CEO & Founder – Financial Finesse In today’s fast-paced world, achieving financial wellness has...

Financial Wellness is Top Priority for Employers and Employees

By Fred Barstein / 401k News, Communication, Confidence, Convergence, DC plans, Economy, Emergency Savings, Employee happiness, financial stress, financial wellness, Financial Wellness, Health & Wellness, SECURE 2.0, SECURE Act

It’s no wonder financial wellness is such a hot topic—financial stress continues to pervade American workers’ psyches. Debt, especially student loans, is overwhelming employees, leaving...

Thriving Amidst Industry Shifts: The Imperative of Adaptation & Innovation

By Fred Barstein / Adaptability, adult learning, Benchmarking Fees, Communication, Confidence, Convergence, DC plans, Economy, Fiduciary, Financial Advisors, financial literacy, financial stress management, Financial Wellness, Inclusion, Lifestyle Benefits

Adaptation, innovation, and prioritizing personalized, high-value services are crucial for businesses to thrive amidst industry shifts and foster long-term success. The ongoing debate about the...