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5 Facts to Remember About Market Volatility
Stock markets include a certain amount of volatility, and keeping those market swings in perspective is important. Here are five facts to remember when the market gets bumpy.
When It Comes to Planning for Retirement, Participants Want to Hit the Easy Button
Nearly three-fourths of participants under 30 think employers should provide access to financial professionals and coaching to help them. Even more telling, 62% wish they could push an “easy button” and completely turn over retirement planning to someone else. This figure is up from 55% in 2016.
All About Inflation
As the economy continues to recover from the effects of the pandemic over the past year, you may have noticed the term ‘inflation’ coming up in the news. But don’t let it scare you!
Why You Should Set Up Your Online Social Security Account
Even if you’re years away from applying for benefits, there are many good reasons to set up your online Social Security account.
A Look at Diversification
Diversification is an investment principle designed to manage risk. The key to diversification is to identify investments that may perform differently under various market conditions.
7 Ways to Reduce Fiduciary Liability
In 2020, nearly 100 lawsuits alleging breach of fiduciary duty were filed. And with the number of 401(k) lawsuits on the rise targeting plans both large and small, sponsors are well-advised to consider taking additional measures to mitigate fiduciary risk where practicable. Here are a few to consider.
Charitable Giving By the Numbers
December is the most popular month for charitable giving in the United States. With that in mind, here are some interesting statistics about charitable giving habits of Americans.
When It Comes to Financial Wellness… the Time Is Now
While one could say it’s always a good idea to focus on well-being of any type — whether that’s physical, mental, or financial wellness — there’s perhaps never been a more important time to help employees improve their financial literacy, behaviors, and resilience than right now.
What is Slowing Down Supply Chains?
You have probably been told multiple times to finish your Christmas gift ordering early this year “due to supply chain issues”. But what is causing the slowdown? Two main causes are JIT and traffic jams.
401(k) Investment Menu Philosophy
One of our specialties is working with company stakeholders to craft retirement plan benefits that create successful outcomes for all. We have to have success on multiple fronts; investment performance, plan design and employee financial wellness to name a few. Read how we tailor our 401(k) investment menus for workplace retirement plans.
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