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Cybersecurity and How to Deal with Data Breaches as a Plan Sponsor

Retirement accounts are prime targets for cyberattacks, with breaches on the rise. Educate participants on scams and choose secure recordkeepers to prevent data leaks. Implement two-factor authentication and consider cybersecurity insurance. Plan sponsors must have a response plan with recordkeepers to manage breaches effectively. Stay proactive and ensure the security of retirement funds.

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The Magic Number Gap: Bridging the Divide Between Retirement Expectations and Reality

Discover why Americans’ retirement "magic number" has soared to $1.46 million, a 53% increase in five years, while actual savings lag. Factors like inflation, healthcare costs, and debt widen this gap. Plan sponsors can bridge it through financial literacy, auto-enrollment, and boosting contributions, ensuring better retirement readiness and security.

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How Employers Can Help Close the Retirement Wealth Gap

Retirement readiness is a critical issue impacting employees across all demographics. As the workforce becomes increasingly diverse, employers have a unique opportunity to foster an inclusive environment to empower everyone to achieve financial security once retirement comes. Explore actionable steps you as an employer can take to engage your employees in retirement planning, regardless of their background, life stage, or financial circumstances.

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Boomer or Bust: Charting a Path Toward Retirement Security

A recent study commissioned by the ALI Retirement Income Institute has revealed a stark reality: A substantial portion of America’s Baby Boomer population is ill-prepared for retirement. As the retirement countdown begins for Peak Boomers, plan sponsors have an opportunity to implement impactful strategies that can help increase the financial security of employees entering their golden years.

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Women Call for Pension Reinstatement and Care Solutions

Many women have voiced their support for the reinstatement of pension programs and government assistance in lowering the cost of long-term care in retirement, given that they face a greater financial challenge. 80% of women have agreed the U.S. is facing a retirement crisis, and an even larger percentage agreed that employers should contribute more to workers’ retirement plans. Read on for ideal retirement solutions for women. 

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Estimating Your Financial Needs for Retirement

As you approach retirement, one of the biggest questions on your mind is likely "Will I have enough money saved?" Many people save for retirement without a clear target in mind, leaving them uncertain if they're on track. The key is to take the time to estimate your potential retirement expenses and income sources. With these projections, you can determine if your current savings rate will sufficiently fund your future needs.

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ERISA Updates - May 2024

The U.S. retirement savings system has seen dramatic changes over the last few years because of SECURE Acts 1 and 2. Now, the IRS and DOL are providing waves of implementation guidance to absorb. This course addresses new and proposed regulatory and legislative directives as they pertain to workplace retirement plans and IRAs and provides practical and tactical actions for plan sponsors and their advisors to consider.

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