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Most 401(k) Holders Don’t Seek Help from Plan Advisors (But They Want It)

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There are plenty of opportunities for advisors as Americans seek out more personalized recommendations.

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How State Auto-IRAs Are Changing Retirement Savings

Total assets in the programs reached more than $3 billion at the end of April.

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America’s Small Businesses Are Booming, Just Not Their Retirement Plans

Many small business owners feel like they don’t have the time or money required to offer a retirement plan.

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Why Uncle Sam Wants to Auto-Enroll America’s Retirement

Over a 10-year horizon, a federal retirement program that auto-enrolls investors could add between $635 billion and $983 billion to its IRA system.

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Advisor Upside

Bryn Mawr’s Jamie Hopkins Weighs in on Crypto and Retirement Plan Regulations

The retirement planning expert said the inclusion of crypto and private assets in 401(k)s raises both risks and return opportunities.

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How Are Private Markets Supposed to Fit into DC Plans?

It will take careful engineering, small allocations and coordination across a fragmented retirement system.

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Ex-EBSA Head Lisa Gomez on 401(k) Trends, Fidelity-Pontera Dispute

Substantial strides have been made in plan design and governance, but a big advice gap continues to stymie retirement savers.

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Why Most Americans Expect to Delay Retirement by 4 Years

Advisors say some clients are driven solely by the fear of running out of money, rather than an actual need to continue working.

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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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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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