401(k)

Advisor Upside

Why Morningstar’s Christine Benz Isn’t a Fan of Alts in 401(k)s

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The asset class can play an important role in portfolios, she noted, but that doesn’t mean they’re vital in 401(k) plans.

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Retirement Upside

The DOL’s New Proposal Is About More Than Alts in 401(k)s

Retirement industry experts hope the proposed regulations will help put a stop to cookie-cutter lawsuits targeting well-meaning plan sponsors.

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Advisor Upside

Inside the DOL’s Plan to Open Up Alternative Assets in 401(k)s

Industry groups and asset managers are in favor, but advisors are weary, saying the expanded access can quickly spell trouble for clients.

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Retirement Upside

Bye-Bye, Biden-Era Fiduciary Rule. Here’s What Comes Next

Insurance companies, broker-dealers and industry groups won a long battle with the DOL (at least for now).

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Retirement Upside

401(k) Withdrawals Are Rising. Here’s Why

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Hardship withdrawals are considered last-resort financial decisions, so why are so many people making them?

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Advisor Upside

The Age of 401(k) Cross-Selling Has Arrived

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RIAs with retail wealth management arms and retirement plan consulting divisions are finding new synergies.

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Personal Finance

Lagging 401(k) Balances Give Gen Xers Retirement FOMO

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The group born from roughly 1965 to 1980, Gen Xers are the test subjects in America’s experiment of replacing pensions with 401(k) plans.

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