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The “Baby Boom” is still having an impact on the workplace despite its advancing age, with an increasing number from that generation staying in the workforce longer than the “normal” retirement age. And that has implications for employers, retirement saving, and retirement plans.  Extended Tour of... READ MORE
What's in the episode? Defined contribution plans, and 401(k)s specifically, are increasingly under attack, criticized by think tanks and academics for perceived (yet easily refuted) flaws. What—and who—is behind the effort? Are the criticisms resonating and why are they happening now? Does the... READ MORE
Amid St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, I’m reminded of a trip my younger brother and I made with my grandparents to the Great Smoky Mountains.  Now, my grandparents had made many trips to that area, but it was a new experience for me and my brother. To this day I remember a hotel that had a pool... READ MORE
Millennials are defining retirement by financial independence rather than age.  According to a recent survey, over half say retirement is defined not by age 65 but by financial independence where they can indulge their lifestyles without relying on traditional employment.  When asked if they see... READ MORE
It’s been several years since the pandemic began, and its impact is still felt, as many Americans now opt for a non-traditional approach to retirement. According to Fidelity Investments, 66% of respondents say the pandemic made them more “intentional” about focusing on their personal passions and... READ MORE
The Illinois Senate may vote soon on a bill that would require school districts in the Land of Lincoln that offer their employees a 403(b) plan to enter into a contract with only one vendor in the plan. On Feb. 14, 2024, Sen. Karina Villa (D-West Chicago) introduced language for SB2568 stating... READ MORE
The Joint Board for Enrollment of Actuaries (JBEA) on March 13, 2024 announced proposed regulations that not only would retroactively extend the temporary waiver of its physical presence requirement for continuing professional education (CPE) programs—they also would eliminate the requirement... READ MORE
ASPPA is developing a new blueprint for the ASPPA QKA® & QKS™ exam, and we need your help! This is an opportunity for ASPPA credentialed members to provide input that will help in identifying what the examination should address. The knowledge and skills necessary for competent practice in the... READ MORE
The IRS has confirmed that they expect to fix a system-wide glitch that has resulted in improperly withheld refunds of erroneous penalties related to Form 8955-SSA filings.  Kelsey Mayo, the American Retirement Association’s Director of Regulatory Policy, reports that some plan sponsors’ refunds... READ MORE
Harkening back to the early days of the administration, President Biden’s fiscal year 2025 budget, once again, proposes significant tax increases on corporations and upper-income taxpayers, including a proposal to limit how much taxpayers are allowed to accumulate in their retirement plans. ... READ MORE

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