Participant Corner: Build a Bright Retirement Future

Participant Corner: Build a Bright Retirement Future

Clear, achievable, and meaningful goals can lay the foundation for success. Vague aspirations may have limited worth without a well-defined plan. Depending solely on past performance or arbitrary investment rules may carry risks when striving to achieve your financial...
Beyond the Benchmark: Uncovering Additional Value in RFPs

Beyond the Benchmark: Uncovering Additional Value in RFPs

When conducting three- to five-year live-bids, it can be tempting to hyper-focus on fees. After all, benchmarking is often a primary reason for performing an RFP — and maintaining reasonable fees is a core fiduciary duty of plan sponsors. But a thorough review of...
Connection to Future Self Is Key to Retirement Readiness

Connection to Future Self Is Key to Retirement Readiness

The relationship we forge with our future selves can greatly impact financial decision making in the present. Research conducted by social psychologist Hal Hershfield using functional magnetic resonance imaging revealed that subjects with a stronger connection to...
Participant Corner:  How Much is Enough?

Participant Corner: How Much is Enough?

There are many formulas for figuring out how much money you need to retire. While thinking seriously about retirement finances is useful, for most people, these formulas may not come close to what your retirement actually looks like. Taking Stock To truly get...