Viewpoints about Retirement plan investments
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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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Key takeaways from the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in the Northwestern University lawsuit
The U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in the Northwestern University lawsuit has received significant attention from retirement plan professionals. Learn what this ruling may mean for plan fiduciaries.
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Evaluating the role of ESG investments in your plan lineup
The desire of many retirement plan participants to have their contributions make a difference not only in their lives but the world is fueling demand for ESG funds. Learn five questions to consider when evaluating the addition of ESG investments to your plan.
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What taxes do you pay on investments in your retirement accounts?
How you choose to save for retirement determines whether your money will be taxed now or later. Learn what taxes you may pay on investments in your 401(k), IRA, and personal savings.
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What are asset classes?
Learn about the different investments and how they can help you reach your savings goal.
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What's a fund fact sheet?
Fund fact sheets play a critical role in helping you make informed investment decisions and determine if a fund aligns with your financial goals. But don’t let all the data points overwhelm you—let’s break down the key components, so you can walk away feeling confident that you understand the funds.
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How to get your retirement savings on track
Are you wondering if you should start putting money aside for retirement or if you’re saving enough? It's never too soon to start planning for your retirement. Here are some benefits of saving for retirement and strategies to help keep you on track.
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Mixing up your investments with a diversified retirement account
Deciding how to invest your retirement savings can be challenging. Employer-sponsored retirement plans often provide dozens of options to choose from. One thing most financial professionals agree on is that diversifying—or mixing—your retirement investments may help you build your savings and manage risk over the long term.
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What's an ETF?
Simply put, an ETF, or exchange-traded fund, is a basket of securities that trades on an exchange, much like a stock. ETFs are generally highly transparent and liquid.
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Group annuity or trust company—which is better for a 401(k) plan to make investments available?
Retirement plans, such as 401(k) plans, offer participants the opportunity to save and invest for their future. To protect participant assets and enable them to be invested, plan sponsors must hire a provider that can recordkeep the plan and also hold the plan’s assets and provide access to investments. The two types of entities through which recordkeepers do this are generally insurance companies and trust companies. It’s helpful to understand both arrangements and the terms involved.
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