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Some of the biggest ERISA issues over the last year included those over 401(k) forfeited contributions and ESG investing, according to Gerald Maatman, co-author of the 2025 ERISA Class Action Review.
The proposed class action ERISA lawsuit centers on two poorly performing funds offered by the $9 billion 401(k) plan covering more than 27,000 current and former employees of the giant ...
Private equity groups are keen on the idea of getting into the $12 trillion 401(k) market. Investing in a PEG can potentially lead to high returns, but it also carries a higher level of risk than ...
This growing trend suggests a shift in how people use their retirement accounts. Once seen as off-limits until retirement, 401 (k)s are increasingly serving as backup emergency funds.
If you're contributing enough to max out your 401(k), it could potentially put you at a disadvantage in some ways. Here's how.
The Moneyist My late husband’s employer is forcing me to take 10% 401 (k) distributions. Help! ‘A company representative said the account needed to be emptied within a 10-year period’ ...
And nearly one-third of people who leave jobs annually liquidate their 401 (k)s, paying taxes and often penalties rather than keeping the money in a retirement account.
The average 55-year-old may not have enough saved for retirement. Learn how much is typical and discover smart ways to grow your 401(k) fast.
A new study finds that having an emergency fund is a key way to limit the need for early 401(k) withdrawals.
While crypto SMAs like Eaglebrook’s aren’t used in 401 (k)s, their rise signals how tax-efficient crypto exposure is being adapted to professional settings, even among more mature investors.
Private-Equity Firms Haven’t Cracked the 401 (k) Fee Riddle, Experts Say Entering U.S. retirement accounts could force firms to better disclose and potentially decrease the fees they charge ...