New data suggests individuals’ decisions to take 401(k) loans are driven less by discretionary spending needs and more by day-to-day cash-flow constraints. A December 2025 study conducted by the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI) and J.P. Morgan Asset...
Reported by Judy Faust Hartnett Many Americans remain concerned about the long-term cost of higher education. While former President Joe Biden’s administration rolled out loan forgiveness initiatives and updated income-driven repayment plans, recent restructuring...
The Department of Labor (DOL) is asking for public input on how to support small businesses that want to adopt pooled employer plans (PEPs), a signal that regulators see these arrangements as one way to help close the coverage gap. PEPs have gained significant...
In today’s workforce, the demographic ages range from Gen Z to Baby Boomers. This is a gap of approximately 60 years! Plan sponsors should be adjusting their communication strategies to better reach each generation. To understand how to change these communication...
For many American workers over 50, retirement timelines have become a moving target, with increasing numbers now planning to stay employed longer due to economic volatility, market uncertainty, and the rising cost of living. Gen Xers, now in their mid-to-late 40s,...
New research from Fidelity highlights the increasing pressures many employers face as they work to guide employees toward a secure retirement. The study reveals a widening confidence gap, with only two-thirds of employers now believing their workforce is on track for...
