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A 'new' public pension: NJ's $32B police & fire fund becomes independent

By Scott Wooldridge

The Police & Firemen's Retirement System of N.J. – the nation's largest police and fire pension plan – has finalized the transfer of assets from the N.J. Division of Investment, enabling the fund to manage investments independently.

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401(k) plan best practices: A plan sponsor's 2024 fiduciary checklist

While the DOL continues to try to refine its fiduciary rule, with the latest iteration sent to the Office of Management and Budget for review last month, there are several best practices that protect plan sponsors as well as participants.

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April 08, 2024

Biden's student loan 'Plan B': New proposal could wipe out debt for 30M borrowers

This latest student loan forgiveness debt relief proposal, which the Education Department has been working on to replace the one dashed by the Supreme Court last year, will likely be challenged in court as well.

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April 08, 2024

Half of all workers don't have access to 401(k): It's a 'retirement savings crisis'

Just 31% of Americans believe they are on track with retirement savings, and this only increases to 40% for those who are 60 or older, according to economist Kathryn Edwards on the National Institute on Retirement Security's webinar.

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April 05, 2024

28% of workers have $0 saved for retirement: Employers, tailor your messaging

Employers spend a lot of money and time offering robust benefits packages, but it's not enough to simply offer a retirement benefit — they must understand what will work best for employees, recommends GoBankingRates.

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April 04, 2024

Employees want financial wellness, but what are they really asking for?

While most employees would stay put if an employer provided financial advice, employers need to segment their employees to address particular needs: Who wants a live webinar? Who wants personalized in-person advice?

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April 03, 2024

Washington has new state-run auto-IRA program, for employers without a 401(k)

The Washington Saves program, which will take effect in 2027, was signed into law late last week, and will require certain employers that do not offer a retirement plan to enroll employees into the state-run auto-IRA program.

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April 03, 2024

The 'new retirement': Americans are living 'more intentionally,' post-pandemic

Two-thirds of Americans said the pandemic has had an even deeper impact on retirement beyond dollars and cents, with younger generations saving an even higher percentage of their income for retirement, according to Fidelity.

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A 'new' public pension: NJ's $32B police & fire fund becomes independent

Women on the 'wrong track' for retirement? Most want a 'pension-like income stream'

Financial literacy: Employers need to step up to teach this much-needed skill

Recommended Just For You

Defined Contribution Stories

401(k) plan best practices: A plan sponsor's 2024 fiduciary checklist

Biden's student loan 'Plan B': New proposal could wipe out debt for 30M borrowers

Half of all workers don't have access to 401(k): It's a 'retirement savings crisis'

28% of workers have $0 saved for retirement: Employers, tailor your messaging

Employees want financial wellness, but what are they really asking for?

Washington has new state-run auto-IRA program, for employers without a 401(k)

The 'new retirement': Americans are living 'more intentionally,' post-pandemic