Women Save for Retirement Differently than Men by Steff Chalk Women Save for Retirement Differently for a variety of reasons. When focusing on women’s retirement readiness, however, there can ...

Retirement Plan Participants Unphased by Volatility by Steff Chalk Retirement plan participants invested in U.S. equity markets have been through a volatile year during the calendar year 2018.  With ...

Financial Literacy Awareness Still Has Room for Improvement by Robyn Kurdek Financial literacy awareness programs’ impact on retirement savings patterns seems to be headed in a positive direction. Numerous ...

Financial Independence Makes Workers Think Differently by Robyn Kurdek Financial independence seems elusive for many Americans.   With the right mindset and some money-saving steps, financial independence does not need ...

Financial Wellness total rewards programs go a step beyond traditional financial wellness programs. Retirement plan advisor partners can be strong advocates when attempting to manage recordkeepers, investment managers and ...

Employer Matching Contributions Boost 401k Contributions Employer matching contributions are at an all-time high. However, a decent number of Americans aren’t taking advantage of this opportunity to receive “free ...

401k Plan Borrowing is Discouraged 401k Plan Borrowing can be a mistake much larger than the amount borrowed.  Fred Barstein, Founder and CEO of The Plan Sponsor University (TPSU) ...

Financial Stress on Employees can Cost Thousands Financial stress on employees is a very large concern for employers. It not only causes stress for individual employees, financial stress on ...

Financial Resolutions for 401k Participants in 2019 Financial Resolutions for 401k Participants are a high priority this year.  During every New Year the conversation gravitates toward financial resolutions for ...

Financial Literacy and Financial Wellness Are Two Different Things Financial literacy and financial wellness are not the same thing. Surprised? This author was, too. But it turns out there’s ...