Viewpoints from Manulife John Hancock Retirement
As one of America’s most trusted financial brands, we believe everyone deserves the tools and guidance to achieve financial wellness and retire with confidence. We’ve made retirement plans work for nearly 50 years, and today we’re one of the largest full-service providers in the industry.
At Manulife John Hancock, we make retirement plans work.
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What’s in SECURE 2.0 for defined benefit plans?
Despite the popularity of defined contribution (DC) plans, many employers, especially government agencies, still offer defined benefit (DB) plans. Learn about the DB provisions Congress included in SECURE 2.0.
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Helping workers manage four areas of financial stress
Workers’ financial stress increased in 2022, and they want help getting their finances under control. Find out four of their top concerns and what plan sponsors can do to help workers keep their financial lives on track.
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Why offer intergenerational financial planning?
The Great Wealth Transfer will put a significant amount of money in motion. Get tips for offering intergenerational financial planning to help you retain and capture these assets.
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What’s in SECURE 2.0 for small businesses? A lot
SECURE 2.0 just made it easier for small businesses to add a retirement plan. We’ve broken out the key provisions small business owners and their advisors should get to know if they’re considering adding this highly valued benefit.
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SECURE 2.0 Act offers good news for retirement savers
The SECURE 2.0 Act passed on December 29, 2022. It provides new ways that employers, the federal government, and the retirement plan industry can help Americans save more for retirement. Here are a few of the ways it can help you save more.
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Year-end checklist: eight tips for financial professionals
The holidays are here and it’s time to prepare for the new year. Here are eight items for retirement plan financial professionals to focus on as you close the book on this year and start writing next year’s story.
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Four reasons to consider selling retirement plans
Many financial professionals are hesitant to sell retirement plans because they think they have to be a retirement plan specialist. Learn why that may not be the case, plus four ways adding this service can help you stay competitive and generate new business.
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Does income replacement really measure retirement readiness?
Income replacement ratios can make appropriate benchmarks for 401(k) plan decision-makers, but participants might want to use a more personalized measure in planning for retirement.
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Cryptocurrency in 401(k) plans
Over the past few years, individual investors have become increasingly interested in investing in cryptocurrency. As a result, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued Compliance Assistance release No. 2022–01 401(k) Plan Investments in “Cryptocurrencies” (the release) to provide its initial guidance on the matter. It’s important to understand that guidance and how it might apply to your plan.
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Advisors can help reduce financial stress amid uncertainty
The pandemic has brought more than its share of financial uncertainty. Our recent study of stress, finances, and well-being shows an increase in people turning to financial advisors for help and how doing so can help improve their overall finances and help them mitigate financial stress.
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