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  • Despite Volatility, Average 401k Contribution Rates Remain Stable - 401(k) Specialist
    Publisher: 401(k) Specialist

    Despite Volatility, Average 401k Contribution Rates Remain Stable - 401(k) Specialist

    Stay the course. #Research study shows even inspiteof volatility, deferral rates remained steady at 8.4% 
    Stay the course. #Research study shows even inspiteof volatility, deferral rates remained steady at 8.4% 

    Tags: participant behavior, inflation, 2022

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  • Publisher: SHRM

    Employee Benefits Survey - Executive Summary

    Healthcare, retirement savings and PTO emerge as the top 3 ranked benefits employers can offer.
    Healthcare, retirement savings and PTO emerge as the top 3 ranked benefits employers can offer.

    Tags: survey, retirement savings, total benefits, employee benefit, 2022

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  • The 2022 OASDI Trustees Report
    Publisher: SSA

    The 2022 OASDI Trustees Report

    2022 Trustees Report shows as of right now, Social Security will be able to pay scheduled benefits until 2034—one year later than reported last year.
    2022 Trustees Report shows as of right now, Social Security will be able to pay scheduled benefits until 2034—one year later than reported last year.

    Tags: social security, 2022

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  • Popular retirement funds are getting hammered as tech stocks plunge
    Publisher: Employee Benefit News

    Popular retirement funds are getting hammered as tech stocks plunge

    Recent market volatility could present an opportunity for #millennial investors. #InvestingMany popular funds in workplace retirement savings plans are down more than 13% so far this year.
    Recent market volatility could present an opportunity for #millennial investors. #InvestingMany popular funds in workplace retirement savings plans are down more than 13% so far this year.

    Tags: participant behavior, market commentary, 2022

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  • 401(k) Trading Slows as Investors Remain Cautious
    Publisher: PLANSPONSOR

    401(k) Trading Slows as Investors Remain Cautious

    Are investors getting worried? Trading is slowing down among 401(k) participants.
    Are investors getting worried? Trading is slowing down among 401(k) participants.

    Tags: market commentary, 2022

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  • 401(k) Auto-Enrollment Proves Popular
    Publisher: SHRM

    401(k) Auto-Enrollment Proves Popular

    Numbers don't lie! Plan sponsors offering automated plan features see positive effects  
    Numbers don't lie! Plan sponsors offering automated plan features see positive effects  

    Tags: automatic features, employee enrollment, legislation, deferral rates, 2022

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  • DOL Release Warns About Cryptocurrency in 401(K) Plans
    Publisher: The National Law Review

    DOL Release Warns About Cryptocurrency in 401(K) Plans

    EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Department of Labor (DOL) recently issued a Release that warns about cryptocurrency use in 401(k) plans. The Release raises a number of concerns, including troubling implications.
    EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Department of Labor (DOL) recently issued a Release that warns about cryptocurrency use in 401(k) plans. The Release raises a number of concerns, including troubling implications.

    Tags: department of labor, 2022, cryptocurrency

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  • Bill to Create 'Starter 401ks' Introduced in Senate
    Publisher: 401K Specialist

    Bill to Create 'Starter 401ks' Introduced in Senate

    “Starter-K Act of 2022” introduced in Senate this week would create streamlined “starter” defined contribution plans for small businesses.
    “Starter-K Act of 2022” introduced in Senate this week would create streamlined “starter” defined contribution plans for small businesses.

    Tags: legislation, start-up, starter 401k, 2022

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  • Release: Quarterly Retirement Market Data, Fourth Quarter 2021
    Publisher: Investment Company Institute

    Release: Quarterly Retirement Market Data, Fourth Quarter 2021

    Retirement assets increased by 11.6% in 2021, signifying financial confidence and increased savings rate among American workers. 
    Retirement assets increased by 11.6% in 2021, signifying financial confidence and increased savings rate among American workers. 

    Tags: survey, 2022

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  • Publisher: NAPA

    2022: The Next Evolution of DC Plans Survey

    Are you looking for tools to help attract and retain employees in a tight labor market? Your retirement plan could be key. 
    Are you looking for tools to help attract and retain employees in a tight labor market? Your retirement plan could be key. 

    Tags: survey, 2022

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  • Publisher: Congressional Research Service

    Using Retirement Account Features for Short-Term Savings

    Emergency funds are a new and important part of benefit packages - how can employers use workplace retirement plans to help employees build these? 
    Emergency funds are a new and important part of benefit packages - how can employers use workplace retirement plans to help employees build these? 

    Tags: financial wellness, retirement savings, emergency savings, 2022

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  • Voice of the American Worker Survey
    Publisher: Franklin Templeton

    Voice of the American Worker Survey

    This survey sponsored by Franklin Templeton was started with the goal of understanding the perspective of the modern American worker. 55% of employees want their employer to personalize their retirement benefits. They are also highly interested in f...
    This survey sponsored by Franklin Templeton was started with the goal of understanding the perspective of the modern American worker. 55% of employees want their employer to personalize their retirement benefits. They are also highly interested in f...

    Tags: survey, 2022

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  • Inside the Minds of Plan Participants
    Publisher: AllianceBernstein

    Inside the Minds of Plan Participants

    6 out of 10 participants don't understand what the "date" means in a Target Date Fund. AllianceBernstein's latest study dives into employee insights about their retirement savings 
    6 out of 10 participants don't understand what the "date" means in a Target Date Fund. AllianceBernstein's latest study dives into employee insights about their retirement savings 

    Tags: survey, participant behavior, financial wellness, 2022, target date investments

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  • 401(k) Audit Blog
    Publisher: Dufek and Co

    401(k) Audit Blog

    New audit standards for filing Form 5500 from a CPA firm specializing in 401(k) audits. Discusses areas of frequent non-compliance and offers proactive suggestions.
    New audit standards for filing Form 5500 from a CPA firm specializing in 401(k) audits. Discusses areas of frequent non-compliance and offers proactive suggestions.

    Tags: audits, 2022

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  • IRS Finally Clarifies 401k RMD Calculations in Proposed Rule
    Publisher: 401K Specialist

    IRS Finally Clarifies 401k RMD Calculations in Proposed Rule

    On Wednesday, the IRS released proposed regulations to implement the SECURE Act’s age increase to RMD from qualified retirement accounts. IRS provides additional clarification on 401(k) Required Minimum Distribution calculations in the proposed ru...
    On Wednesday, the IRS released proposed regulations to implement the SECURE Act’s age increase to RMD from qualified retirement accounts. IRS provides additional clarification on 401(k) Required Minimum Distribution calculations in the proposed ru...

    Tags: irs, rmd, 2022, secure act

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  • Impact of Five Legislative Proposals and Industry Innovations on Retirement Income Adequacy
    Publisher: EBRI

    Impact of Five Legislative Proposals and Industry Innovations on Retirement Income Adequacy

    Recent legislation and findings impacting Retirement Income Adequacy
    Recent legislation and findings impacting Retirement Income Adequacy

    Tags: legislation, retirement income, 2022

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  • Financial stress survey during COVID-19
    Publisher: John Hancock

    Financial stress survey during COVID-19

    Two-thirds of employees surveyed said having access to a financial wellness program would make them more likely to stay with an employer.
    Two-thirds of employees surveyed said having access to a financial wellness program would make them more likely to stay with an employer.

    Tags: survey, financial wellness, 2022

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  • Publisher: TIAA

    TIAA 2022 Financial Wellness Survey

    59% of Americans report some or a great deal of stress regarding their finances. Insights on the future of savings in the workplace from the TIAA 2022 Financial Wellness Survey.
    59% of Americans report some or a great deal of stress regarding their finances. Insights on the future of savings in the workplace from the TIAA 2022 Financial Wellness Survey.

    Tags: survey, financial wellness, 2022

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  • 2022 Wealth & Wellness Index
    Publisher: Personal Capital

    2022 Wealth & Wellness Index

    The new Wealth & Wellness Index explores Americans' sense of financial confidence and provides a framework for developing financial health. The State of American Financial Confidence, Now & in the Future
    The new Wealth & Wellness Index explores Americans' sense of financial confidence and provides a framework for developing financial health. The State of American Financial Confidence, Now & in the Future

    Tags: survey, financial wellness, 2022

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