Compliance | June 7th, 2022 Markup Scheduled for RISE & SHINE Act Retirement security organizations, a nonprofit and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce have submitted comment letters on the discussion draft, which...
Compliance | May 27th, 2022 Senators to Propose Retirement Bill Tackling Emergency Savings Murray and Barr bill would address retirement and emergency savings.
Products | May 26th, 2022 SecureSave and Milliman Partner on Emergency Savings Solution Employees with access to the solution can set up free emergency personal savings accounts through the ease of payroll deductions...
Products | May 13th, 2022 New Workplace Savings Accounts Spotlight Need for Emergency Savings Transamerica is the latest retirement plan services provider to add emergency savings accounts to its stable of solutions, highlighting the...
Data and Research | March 29th, 2022 CRS Considers How Retirement Plan Industry Can Help With Emergency Savings Lawmakers have also introduced a bill designed to help employees who have defined contribution plan accounts cover emergency expenses.
Compliance | March 28th, 2022 Capitol Hill Puts Focus on Retirement Security Legislation The house will hold a committee hearing focused on improving Americans’ retirement savings and investing opportunities and vote on the...
Administration | February 2nd, 2022 Plan Design Strategies to Boost Retirement Outcomes for Low-Income Participants Sponsors have a toolbox of plan design and benefit approaches they can use to boost retirement outcomes for low- and...
Benefits | December 15th, 2021 Addressing Employee Financial Wellness Needs in 2022 Their concerns have shifted, and some priorities have become more important during the pandemic, defining areas of focus for the...
Data and Research | December 8th, 2021 Health Shocks Often Derail Financial Stability A new survey shows workers’ ability to maintain or regain financial control after a serious, unexpected health event appears difficult.
Reader Responses | August 16th, 2021 SURVEY SAYS: Did Stimulus Payments ‘Stimulate’ the Economy? NewsDash readers shared whether they saved or spent any stimulus payments they received.
Products | July 28th, 2021 An Employer’s Foundation Gives Employees a Start on Emergency Savings The KFC Foundation’s collaboration with a fintech provider uses technology, gamification and matching contributions to help KFC employees achieve at...
Compliance | June 2nd, 2021 Senators Introduce Enhancing Emergency and Retirement Savings Act It would allow retirement plan participants and IRA holders to take money out of their accounts tax-free.
Data and Research | May 19th, 2021 Unequal Financial Experiences Highlight Need for Different Emergency Savings Solutions Some people have not recovered from economic losses caused by the pandemic and need help from employers, retirement plan providers...
Break from the Grind | May 11th, 2021 More Americans Adding to Personal Savings However, they are frustrated because their savings aren’t earning anything.
Benefits | April 15th, 2021 More Employers Are Engaging With Voluntary Benefits Experts say such offerings could help improve employees’ financial wellness and retirement security.
Data and Research | March 19th, 2021 Recordkeepers Responding to Focus on Emergency Savings Retirement plan recordkeepers are shifting how they see their role in ensuring financial security for participants, and they’re reacting to...
Benefits | February 18th, 2021 Why Retirement and Emergency Savings Need to Go Hand in Hand Nearly 30% of workers have no emergency savings fund, leading many to raid their retirement accounts.
Benefits | January 6th, 2021 States Looking for Ways to Increase Access to Retirement Plans in 2021 More employers are also likely to offer automatic emergency savings, a Millennium Trust executive says.
Data and Research | December 9th, 2020 Research Finds Workers Are Shifting Financial Priorities The study shows more Americans are focusing on emergency savings accounts rather than long-term goals, including retirement.
Administration | September 24th, 2020 PSNC 2020: Recalibrating Retirement Plans The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated what was already an emerging goal for the retirement planning industry: helping participants prepare for...