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Both spouses must consent to 401(k) withdrawals, says new legislation introduced in House, Senate

By Lynn Cavanaugh

The Women’s Retirement Protection Act of 2025 was just reintroduced in both the House and Senate to help close the retirement gap and improve women’s financial security.

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Trump’s pick to lead Social Security advances to full Senate for confirmation vote

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American Federation of Teachers urges fiduciaries to examine Tesla investments ‘at risk’ in pensions

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April 02, 2025

Pension risk transfer lawsuit rulings: Lockheed Martin case advances, but Alcoa suit dismissed

Both firms, and many more, have been sued by employees in class action lawsuits over the PRT deals made with insurance company Athene Annuity & Life, alleging the firm "breached their fiduciary duties," however, district courts issued split rulings on these 2 cases.

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April 02, 2025

BlackRock CEO calls for more private assets in 401(k) plans, in letter to investors

Larry Fink, CEO of the world’s largest asset management firm, said "unlocking private markets" is key, and asks investors in his annual letter, “If private assets perform so well, why aren't they in your 401(k)?”

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April 01, 2025

403(b) Day: PSCA wants to raise awareness of nonprofit retirement plans, on April 3

The Plan Sponsor Council of America has launched 403(b) Day to effectively help nonprofit employers promote 403(b) plans and engage plan participants in retirement planning, similarly to 401(k) Day.

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April 01, 2025

Nearly 10M ‘delinquent’ student loan borrowers will see credit scores drop: Federal Reserve Bank

After an end to pandemic-era relief on student loans during the Biden administration, reporting of student loan delinquencies resumed Jan. 1, which will hit credit reports for missed payments beyond 90 days past due, according to new research.

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March 31, 2025

401(k) lifetime income solutions: Is now the time for employers to offer new in-plan ‘annuity’ options?

Amid recent Social Security uncertainties, employers and plan sponsors might need to ramp up efforts to secure their employees’ financial futures.

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March 28, 2025

Trump’s pick to lead Social Security pledges to 'preserve and protect' SSA, at Senate hearing

Fiserv CEO Frank Bisignano faced tough questions about DOGE cuts before the Senate Finance Committee this week, but members voiced their expectations that he will be confirmed as the next Social Security commissioner.

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March 27, 2025

Social Security Fairness Act will begin sending payments to 3M public workers in April

Shortly after President Biden signed the new law in January, the SSA announced that payments to police and firefighters would be delayed, however, the agency has now been able to expedite payments by use of automation.

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Both spouses must consent to 401(k) withdrawals, says new legislation introduced in House, Senate

Trump’s pick to lead Social Security advances to full Senate for confirmation vote

American Federation of Teachers urges fiduciaries to examine Tesla investments ‘at risk’ in pensions

Recommended Just For You

Retirement Stories

Pension risk transfer lawsuit rulings: Lockheed Martin case advances, but Alcoa suit dismissed

BlackRock CEO calls for more private assets in 401(k) plans, in letter to investors

403(b) Day: PSCA wants to raise awareness of nonprofit retirement plans, on April 3

Nearly 10M ‘delinquent’ student loan borrowers will see credit scores drop: Federal Reserve Bank

401(k) lifetime income solutions: Is now the time for employers to offer new in-plan ‘annuity’ options?

Trump’s pick to lead Social Security pledges to 'preserve and protect' SSA, at Senate hearing

Social Security Fairness Act will begin sending payments to 3M public workers in April