401(k) Archives

Can Target-Date RILAs be the Next Thing in Retirement Plans?

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Expanding DC plan investment options, particularly default investments, could boost participation and reduce risk for employees, suggest Cameron Ellis of the University of Iowa, Thorsten Moenig of Temple University, and Jacqueline Volkman-Wise of Saint Joseph’s University. Via RetireSecureblog. …Read More

Congress Considers Adding CIT Access for 403(b) Plans

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Bipartisan legislation is pending in Congress to grant public-sector workers, including those in 403(b) retirement plans, access to collective investment trusts (CITs), long available only to private-sector employees. With CITs offering lower costs and improved transparency, fiduciaries should consider including them in their fund lineups once the legislation is passed, explains Jason Levy of Great Gray Trust Company, via RetireSecure Blog.…Read More

Employee Financial Wellness Has Suffered

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Employers can design benefits programs encouraging their employees to elevate their financial wellness, report Anil Suri, Nevenka Vrdoljak, and colleagues from Bank of America, via RetireSecure blog.…Read More

Should You Roll Over Your 401(k) When You Retire? Here’s How to Think About It

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Who should roll over a 401(k) into an IRA? The answer depends on your level of financial sophistication, explain researchers Olivia S. Mitchell of the Wharton School, Catherine Reilly of CM Reilly Associates, and John A. Turner of the Pension Policy Center, via RetireSecure blog. …Read More

Defined Contribution Plan Behavior through a Gender Lens

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Men and women both share retirement worries, but women’s unique life circumstances warrant greater attention in retirement planning decisions, including plan participation and investment strategies, report Bank of America’ Nevenka Vrdoljak and Susan Feng: Retire Secure Blog. …Read More

Enhancing Retirement Planning with AI-Based Tools

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Daniel G. Goldstein of Microsoft Research examines how AI advancements could transform retirement planning by improving financial decision-making and addressing challenges like bias and accessibility, via RetireSecure blog.…Read More

Employers can offer a new benefit: Matching student loan payments with 401(k) contributions

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Some firms are making matching 401(k) contributions when employees repay student loans, notes Prof. Olivia S. Mitchell’s research spotlighting the boost to pre-retirement spending and debt-free retirement. Read the Marketplace discussion here. …Read More

When you retire, should you keep your money with your employer’s 401(k) plan?

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In a recent research study, Prof. Olivia S. Mitchell, John Turner, and Catherine Reilly weigh the pros and cons of remaining in an employer-sponsored 401(k) plan after retirement. The debate continued in Reilly’s November 2023 blog post, picked up in the Star Tribune.…Read More

Health Savings Accounts through a Gender Lens

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Health Savings Accounts (HSA) have grown over the past 16 years, providing retirees with added financial security, explain Nevenka Vrdoljak and Susan Feng of Bank of America. Via RetireSecure blog.…Read More

Should I stay or should I go: When does it make sense to stay in my employer 401k plan after retirement?

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Though IRAs can provide great investment options and sophisticated advice for retirees, many may benefit from remaining in company 401(k) plans after leaving their jobs, explains Catherine Reilly, retirement and investment expert, via RetireSecure blog.…Read More