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Financial Wellness is a Must-Have for Reducing Stress, Improving Retention

By Fred Barstein / 401k plan, Aging Workforce, benefit education, CEO Engagement, DC Plan Sponsors, diversity, Employee Benefits, Employee engagement, Employee training, Fiduciary, Financial Advice, financial stress, financial stress management, financial uncertainty, Financial Wellness, financial wellness programs, Gen X, Gen Z, generation x, generational gap in retirement planning, Health & Wellness, HR, Millennial saving, recruiting, Retirement planning

Employee financial stress is pushing more companies to rethink their benefits strategy. And for good reason—nearly two-thirds of employers faced turnover rates of 10% or...

Why Employee Communication Matters in Financial Literacy

By Fred Barstein / 401(k) Plan Management, benefit education, Client connection, Communication, Confidence, DC Plan Sponsors, DC plans, Employee engagement, Employee happiness, Fiduciary, Fiduciary Training, Financial Advice, financial behaviors, financial literacy, Financial Stress

Employee communication is essential for building financial literacy, especially around retirement benefits. Even the strongest 401(k) plan won’t have its intended impact if employees don’t...

Why Plan Sponsors Play a Critical Role in Retirement Readiness

By Fred Barstein / 401(k) advisor trust, 401(k) Plan Management, 401k Advisor, benefit education, Changing dynamics, collaboration, Communication, DC Plan Sponsors, Employee engagement, Employee happiness, Fiduciary, Financial Wellness, Ideal Plan, Improving Outcomes, Retirement Committee, Retirement Readiness

Improving employee retirement readiness begins with helping workers make informed financial decisions today. When employees understand how their choices around saving, debt, and spending impact...

When Employees Pause Retirement Savings: Time for Plan Sponsors to Get Involved

By Fred Barstein / 401(k) Plan Management, auto enroll, benefit education, Benefits integration, Communication, Company Contributions and Vesting, Compensation, Compensation, DC Plan Sponsors, Emergency Savings, Employee engagement, Employer Contribution, Fiduciary, Financial Literacy, financial stress management, Financial Wellness, Health & Wellness, Investments, Retirement Readiness, Retirement Savings Concern

Nearly 70% of employees are stressed about their finances and living paycheck to paycheck, according to PNC data cited in a recent Employee Benefit News...

From Auto-Enroll to Outcomes: The Power of Day-One Guidance

By Fred Barstein / 401(k) Plan Management, auto enroll, auto escalate, Auto Portability, automation, benefit education, benefits committee, Benefits integration, boosting 401(k) contributions, Communication, DC Plan Sponsors, Employee Benefits, Employee engagement, Employee feedback, Employee happiness, Employee training, Fiduciary, Financial Wellness, payroll integration, Plan design, Plan Participation, Retirement Readiness

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...

Plan Sponsors Want More From Retirement Advisors, and Here’s Why

By Fred Barstein / 401(k) advisor trust, 401(k) Plan Management, 401k Advisor, 401k plan, Client connection, collaboration, Confidence, DC Plan Sponsors, DC plans, Employee engagement, Fiduciary, Financial Advice, Financial Advisors, financial stress management, Financial Wellness, Future Self, Recordkeeping, recordkeeping, Retirement Advisor Specialist, Retirement Committee, Retirement Income, Retirement planning, Retirement Readiness, Target Date Fund

Plan sponsors want better retirement savings outcomes for their employees and are looking to advisors for solutions. The disconnect between what participants need to save...

Quarterbacking Retirement Plans: Advisors at the Center of Success

By Fred Barstein / 401(k) advisor trust, 401(k) Plan Management, 401k Advisor, 401k plan, Client connection, Communication, DC Plan Sponsors, DOL Guidance, Employee engagement, Fiduciary, Financial Advisors, financial wellness, Investments, Professional Retirement Plan Fiduciary Services, Retirement Plan Advisor, Retirement Plan Consultants

A retirement plan advisor plays a pivotal role in supporting both plan sponsors and participants. Beyond managing investments, advisors ensure all service providers—such as TPAs,...

By Fred Barstein / 401(k) Managed Accounts, 401(k) Plan Management, 401k rollovers, Communication, DC Plan Sponsors, DC plans, Employee engagement, Employee happiness, Employee training, Financial Wellness, Plan Conversion, Retirement Committee, Retirement planning

When employees leave a company with small 401(k) balances—typically under $7,000—plan sponsors are permitted to initiate a “force-out,” removing these accounts from the plan. While...

Financial Wellness is a Must-Have for Reducing Stress, Improving Retention

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