Viewpoints about Defined contribution plan
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How to track retirement readiness with income replacement ratios
We take a look at a popular measure of participant progress—the income replacement ratio—to assess how participants are doing and share ideas for using it to help improve your plan.
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How to use investment and account data to help create better investors
A look at where defined contribution plan participants moved their money during a sometimes turbulent period—as well as ways to gauge how your people are investing and help inform their future decisions.
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How to use expense projections to add definition to retirement readiness
Expense coverage projections add a whole new dimension to the concept of retirement readiness. See how the calculations work, how current participants measure up, and how you can use this and other key benchmarks to help improve retirement outcomes.
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How participant actions can help or hinder their retirement savings
The behavior of defined contribution plan participants can have a big impact on their retirement outcomes. Here's a look at plan loan, hardship withdrawal, and contribution activity--and tools for addressing them in your plan.
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Fund mapping 101: options for defined contribution plan conversions
Get to know three ways of moving the assets from one plan provider to another, and how to minimize disruption and even prioritize retirement readiness in the process.
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Eight things to know about joining your 401(k)
Know these items when joining a retirement plan: eligibility requirements, contribution limits, combining accounts, Roth access, matching contributions, vesting schedules, investments, and withdrawals.
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Three reasons CITs are gaining in popularity
In at least one key investment category, defined contribution plan assets in collective investment trusts could surpass mutual funds in 2023. Here are some of the reasons why CITs are popular.
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What are subaccount unit values and mutual fund net asset values?
Group annuity contracts offer retirement plan investments through subaccounts, which purchase shares of a mutual fund. Subaccounts have a unit value and mutual funds have a net asset value, which don’t always line up.
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IRS contribution limits for 2023—helping you save more in your 401(k)
These days, inflation is probably a consideration when trying to anticipate your income needs in retirement. Fortunately, you’ll be able to save more in your retirement accounts in 2023 than ever before, helping you meet your retirement savings goals.
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Rebalancing your retirement account to help manage risk
When you join your employer’s retirement plan, you choose which funds to invest your money in. But how do you ensure your money continues to be invested the way you want? Rebalancing your account from time to time can help you stick to your investment strategy.
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