With financial stress rising, employers can offer these lifelines now
From emergency savings to retirement and AI-powered advice, employers are rethinking financial wellness as workers struggle to keep up with rising costs.
Retirement benefits
Bill targets $10M+ retirement accounts with new distribution rules
Some ultrahigh net worth clients would be affected by a change to retirement plan contribution and distribution rules that's under consideration in Congress.
The pros and cons of rolling over a client’s 401(k)
There's value in having money in one place, but some 401(k) rules make rollovers more trouble than they're worth.
401(k) convos give advisors inroads with next-gen clients
If wealth management clients have children who are recent college graduates, pointing them in the right direction on their first 401(k)s helps build strong connections with two generations.
Employees can invest alternative assets into their 401(k)s. Here’s what to know
The Department of Labor issued a safe harbor rule protecting benefit leaders as they navigate the added risk to retirement planning.
Voluntary benefits litigation spotlights disclosure
Experts suggest that process and disclosure matter more than ever in the face of class-action lawsuits alleging overpayments on voluntary benefits premiums.
How does your state rank in retirement savings?
A new SmartAsset study finds that retirement savings vary widely by state in 2026. See how your state ranks.
3 issues shaping the future of retirement planning: Morningstar
The focus of retirement planning is shifting, according to Morningstar experts, moving away from simple saving toward bespoke decumulation strategies and guaranteed lifetime income solutions.
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J.P. Morgan finds critical flaw in fixed retirement withdrawal strategies
Popular retirement withdrawal strategies like the 4% rule assume a steady rate of spending for retirees. But new research from J.P. Morgan shows that premise is often disconnected from reality.
401(k) loans act as lifeline for savers facing health and housing shocks
Most borrowers use defined contribution plan loans for essential health and housing costs rather than discretionary spending, new EBRI research found.
Gen Z investors are all-in on Roth. Here’s why
Generation Z is favoring Roth accounts like no generation before, new Fidelity research shows.
Bank of America launches new app for retirement withdrawals
The country's second-largest bank has unveiled a digital platform for retirement decisions — not on how to save, but how to disburse those savings in a steady, sustainable way.
Congress renews effort to require 401(k) contributions by employers
Companies with 10 or more workers would have to contribute at least 50 cents per hour worked to each employee's retirement account.
Benefits Think 5 financial health design principles for workplace retirement plans
Considering expansion of employee access to retirement savings can help millions of Americans have a better chance at a financially secure future.
Matt Bahl
Financial Health Network
Ready, set, Roth: How 401(k) catch-ups are changing in 2026
The industry asked for and received a delay in the rule from the IRS in 2023. Now that it's going into effect, here are the key implications for sponsors and savers.
Leaders think their workforce is ready for retirement — employees disagree
Unaddressed, retirement discrepancies could have a negative impact on employees' saving strategies and set them up for failure.
Benefits Think Private equity push creates fiduciary conundrum for plan sponsors, advisors
An expert adviser explains the many considerations to take into account before deciding on this as an option for employees.
Anderson Lafontant
Blue Zone Wealth Advisors
Growing number of Americans concerned that retirement is out of reach
A new survey from financial services organization TIAA polled 1,000 adults and found that nearly half don't make enough money to save.
