401(k) Plans
The latest 401(k) advice, investing tips and options, as well as news and articles that focus on important 401(k) strategies.
Debate: Should 401(k)s Offer a Social Security 'Bridge' Option?
By Robert Bloink | William H. ByrnesRequiring plan sponsors to facilitate this strategy would benefit workers but would be complicated to implement.
June 15, 2022
Rep. Neal Asks Government Watchdog to Study Hazards of Crypto in 401(k)sConcerns have arisen about the risks to older Americans who invest in cryptocurrencies in 401(k)s, Neal told GAO.
June 14, 2022
Most Retirement Savers Held Fast in Q1: ICIA cross section of record-keeping data showed a large majority didn't change their participation in plans.
June 07, 2022
11 New Findings on How 5 Million Americans Are Saving for Retirement: VanguardVanguard analyzed 5 million accounts to tease out how retirement investors' behavior has changed.
June 06, 2022
Many 401(k) Participants Have No Idea How Cash Will Come OutSome defined contribution plan participants who have received distributions don't know whether they were annuitized benefits.
June 06, 2022
Debate: Are Lifetime Income Illustrations Helpful?Two professors discuss the Secure Act's requirement for plan sponsors to illustrate retirement savings as an annuity.
June 02, 2022
NAIC Rejects Need for Federal Help With Private Equity-Owned Life InsurersThe regulator group told Sherrod Brown its members see more detailed investment information than federal financial institution regulators usually get.
June 02, 2022
401(k) Group Sues DOL Over Crypto CrackdownThe lawsuit "challenges DOL's arbitrary and capricious attempt to restrict the use of cryptocurrency in defined contribution retirement plans."