A secure and happy retirement requires careful planning and is a well-constructed process. Starting now will give you plenty of time to make the strategic changes and improvements to bring your retirement goals closer to reality. Here are seven things you should know to strengthen your retirement strategy:

Senator Bill Cassidy and Senator Tim Kaine introduced a bill allowing 18-year-olds to contribute to 401(k) plans, with certain restrictions until age 21. Although unlikely to pass on its own, it highlights bipartisan efforts for retirement reform. Learn who will be potentially affected by these changes.

The Silver Tsunami is headed ashore, as “Peak 65” is expected to usher in an average of 11,000 retirement age Americans daily through the end of 2024 — the highest ever recorded. And a lot of them plan to keep working. In this blog, we explore how organizations can harness the expertise of older workers. From mentorship opportunities to tailored benefits, learn how to adapt and thrive amidst this demographic shift.

Americans are increasingly receiving financial and retirement planning guidance from social media, risking exposure to misinformation, harmful advice and outright scams. Alarmingly, this includes almost eight in 10 millennials and Gen Zers. Here are seven ways to help ensure your content is safe and reliable.

Discover the potential impact of the Department of Labor's proposed fiduciary advice changes in our latest blog. Stay informed on key regulatory developments and ensure your plan strategies align with the latest proposals.

Explore Retirement Updates from Q4 in 2023: Discover the latest retirement legislative changes in our Q4 updates including SECURE 2.0 corrections to a new government-run savings plan. Read our latest blog now to learn more.

Explore the latest in pension landscape updates: PBGC unveils 2024 benefit limits, and 2023 Forms 5500 modifications are here. Stay informed about these recent changes in our latest blog.

According to a December 2023 survey from Schroder’s, nearly half of non-retired Gen Xers — those born between 1965 and 1980 — have not done any retirement planning whatsoever. How can employers help their MTV Generation workers save? Read our latest blog for insights on how to provide assistance tailored to these specific employees. 

Conversations on market volatility often result in nervousness and anxiety surrounding return on investment. However, it’s important to acknowledge market volatility has two faces. Plan sponsors have the opportunity to help cultivate a holistic understanding of finance and the markets, providing a framework for participants to make informed choices and navigate the complexities of investing.

It is crucial for companies to regularly benchmark and compare their benefits packages to their peers within the industry to maintain their competitive advantage and status. However, offering a competitive benefits package can be challenging for plan sponsors due to budgetary constraints; learn how financial insurance provider Unum Group's, Carl Gagnon, handles this issue in our blog. 

Considering more than 40% of employers now match employee contributions to retirement plans, taking advantage of this opportunity is crucial for improving your financial security. Before enrolling in your company's retirement plan, it's essential to understand how to optimize its benefits. Our blog offers some tips to guide you in making the most of this valuable perk, read now to learn how.

Engaging your children in your family-owned business can be a strategic move, offering a range of benefits for both your business and your children's development. Here are some compelling reasons to consider hiring your kids: