Financial confidence improves, but ironically savings rates are in a decline.  Despite inflation, a looming recession, and the lingering impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic, Americans are feeling confident about ...

The Goal:  Increase retirement savings; but can you do it without the heavy-lifting?  Yes, there are some easy ways that plan participants can increase retirement savings – without breaking-the-bank!  ...

Gen Z workers (18 to 24 years old) are feeling the fallout of the Covid-19 pandemic, especially when it comes to their personal finances.  This may have a profound ...

Financial Wellness Programs are becoming a Priority for Plan Sponsors in general.  Financial wellness is even more of a priority for large plan sponsors.  According to a recent MassMutual ...

Managed accounts and financial wellness are finally being recognized as a valuable combination for retirement strategy.  Usage in defined contribution retirement accounts is picking up steam.  It turns out, ...

Financial wellness matters because it has a lasting impact on employers and their employees.  When American employees are living paycheck to paycheck it is easy to see how financial ...

Digital Design Influences Retirement Plan Participation and Savings Rates Digital design has an impact on more than just the data that is being presented.  Enhancing the digital design of ...

401(k) Plan Savings Rates Reach Record Highs 401(k) plan savings rates, participant deferral rates, and employer matching contributions were all up in 2018. This is reflected in the results ...

Financial Wellness and Retirement Savings Not Top Priority Financial wellness and retirement savings do not get top billing when it comes to living expenses.  Housing expenses can take precedence ...

Retirement Planning Behavior Influenced by Technology Retirement planning is getting a boost, thanks to some innovations in technology. According to a recent article in FinancialPlanning, the research found that ...