Key Questions 401(k) Plan Sponsors Often Overlook
In a recent Fiduciary News article, Christopher Carosa, CTFA spotlighted several critical questions that 401(k) plan sponsors frequently neglect to ask, even though they have...
Plan Optimization
Why In-Plan Retirement Income Options Are Slow to Catch On
In-plan retirement income has been a hot topic for years, with providers promising easier ways for employees to turn their 401(k) savings into lifetime paychecks. ...
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...
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,...
The 10 Biggest Mistakes Plan Sponsors Make with Their Retirement Plan Advisor
We were overwhelmed by the response to the April 2nd 401(k) Café 30-minute webinar, “What You Don’t Know Could Hurt You.” Many of you were...
Why Employee Engagement and Financial Wellness Are Key for Advisors
Why Employee Engagement and Financial Wellness Are Key for Advisors Advisors are now expected to go beyond just focusing on fees, funds, and fiduciary duties. ...
Strategic 401(k) Plan Design: Thinking Beyond Target Date Funds
Target date funds have long been the default investment option for many 401(k) participants, offering a simplified, hands-off approach to retirement investing. But as Christopher...
Senior Management’s Involvement in 401k Plans: Why It Makes a Difference
Senior Management’s Involvement in 401k Plans: Why It Makes a Difference While it may seem unnecessary to involve senior management in a company’s 401k plan,...
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...
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...
