Defined Contribution

While the latest DOL ruling on ESG implementation in retirement plans is an enormous step forward, more guidance is needed. However, there are several approaches and options that are essential for plan sponsors to keep in mind.

Almost half of all Americans aren't financially equipped to deal with an emergency and most believe employers need to step up and offer them financial wellness resources.

Building in flexibility and offering a range of features, such as adding a financial advisor, are recommended at a time when there is so much competition for workers, says a new report.

While similar in objective, money market funds, stable value funds and fixed accounts each have unique characteristics that should be evaluated on a regular basis.

Even up to 40% of middle-income workers are at risk of slipping into near-poverty in retirement, according to the Schwartz Center for Economic Policy Analysis, which recommends universal retirement accounts.

Women most frequently need advice in understanding how long savings would last and how to adjust retirement savings if it's not on track, cited a new report that provides invaluable insight for advisors and employers.

This landmark legislation will open up retirement savings to millions more of Americans by expanding auto-enrollment, providing emergency savings, offering student loan/employer match contributions, and more.

As background, changes made by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act in 2017 required the IRS to revise the withholding tables and develop new forms to use to withhold taxes from periodic payments.