Participant Corner: Gobbling Up Good Financial Habits

Participant Corner: Gobbling Up Good Financial Habits

Holidays are all about spreading cheer and giving, but sometimes people tend to go a bit overboard, which can later result in financial stress. According to a survey conducted by Country Financial, 32% of folks feel the most financial pressure during the holiday...
401(k) Fears: What’s a Plan Sponsor to Do? 

401(k) Fears: What’s a Plan Sponsor to Do? 

Sound investment decisions are rarely made under the weight of worry. The field of behavioral finance points to a number of cognitive distortions that feed on investor fear and can plague participants’ decision-making while compromising their retirement readiness....
Fed Rate Decision: Implications for Sponsors    

Fed Rate Decision: Implications for Sponsors   

In September, the U.S. Federal Reserve announced it would hold interest rates steady for now but signaled at least one more hike may lie ahead before the end of the year. Moreover, rates are likely to stay elevated, as the Fed also indicated it expects fewer cuts than...
The Top Three Reasons to Outsource Fiduciary Services   

The Top Three Reasons to Outsource Fiduciary Services  

Many companies are outsourcing more and more activities, mainly because outsourcing can provide cost savings and increase productivity. Outsourcing allows companies to focus more on their core businesses, rather than spending time on areas outside their expertise. For...