Plan sponsor newsletter
Q4 2024
Collaboration with MIT AgeLab on longevity
How can we as an industry help Americans prepare to live longer, better, and healthier lives in retirement? John Hancock and the MIT AgeLab are collaborating on a five-year research study to answer this question and help improve the quality of life for the aging population and their loved ones.
Together, we’ll explore the critical tenets of longevity and provide data-driven insight on:
- Health and wellness habits
- Financial planning
- Housing choices
- Retirement income sources
- End-of-life planning
Our goal is to provide actionable insight that’s beneficial for everyone—the business community, policymakers, and individuals and their families. We’ll also be developing a first-of-its-kind longevity preparedness index, which we’ll use to measure the readiness of Americans from every generation and identify areas for improvement.
Click below to read our new thought leadership article based on MIT AgeLab research outlining how technology can help keep retirees independent and safe.1
It’s about time—award-winning engagement program
John Hancock is excited to share that our It’s about time participant engagement program won a 2024 Wealth Management Industry Award.2 We’re honored to receive this prestigious award recognizing initiatives and programs that help facilitate retirement planning, preparation, and funding through a service enhancement. This award is a celebration of our commitment to helping people live longer, healthier, and better lives.
Check out what’s upcoming this quarter in the It’s about time program:
Q4 financial well-being quarterly
Cybersecurity education is the topic for this quarter’s program. Good online habits are essential for helping your participants protect their personal information and retirement accounts. We’ll offer tips for staying safe online and how participants can better safeguard their accounts.
Webinars
Our highly anticipated Medicare webinars are being promoted with participants who are at least 50 years old. Participants will receive email invites on October 31–November 1. The webinars, which will be presented in partnership with SHINE (Serving the Healthcare Needs of Everyone), are being held:3
- November 6 at 12:00 P.M. and 2:00 P.M. (English)
- November 6 at 2:00 P.M. (Spanish)
- November 12 at 12:00 P.M. (English)
Stay tuned for details on our 2025 programs designed to engage and educate your participants.
Learn more about our award-winning It’s about time program.
Don’t miss hearing about the current legislative and regulatory environment from our ERISA specialists. Topics covered include the:
- DOL’s final fiduciary rule and latest legal challenge
- DOL’s views on cybersecurity and retirement plans
- U.S. Supreme Court’s reversal of the Chevron decision
- SECURE 2.0 Notice 2024-55, tax exceptions
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Important disclosures
1 John Hancock & MITAgeLab are not affiliated, and neither is responsible for the liabilities of the other. 2 "WealthManagement.com 2024 Industry Award (the "Wealthies")", winner of Retirement Plan Support and Advisor Services, 401(k) Services Category, WealthManagement.com, 2024. 3 John Hancock & SHINE are not affiliated, and neither is responsible for the liabilities of the other.
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