Investment Instruments

While the Democratic candidate withdrew $135,000, the average amount people withdrew from their retirement accounts was $15,000 – and less than half (43%) have paid it back, according to a FinanceBuzz survey.

80% of today's advisors said they were currently using AI at their firms, and of the 20% who aren't, nearly two-thirds said they had plans to integrate AI at their firms, according to new Betterment survey.

Job switchers often reset the savings rate lower on their 401(k) accounts without realizing it, according to new research from Vanguard.

Job seekers are now expecting financial wellness benefits, and nearly half (47%) of employers will offer them by 2026, according to Borja Perez at CloudPay.

Words are very powerful, says a new Invesco survey, which identifies some specific language that resonates with plan participants and can guide plan sponsors as they craft their messaging. For instance, "investment income" is preferred over "nest egg."

Comprehensive financial wellness programs can help employees stay on track to meet their goals, but also bring to light the issues they may not be thinking about that impact their financial well-being, says Goldman Sachs' Nancy DeRusso.