Rising Hardship Withdrawals Putting Retirement at Risk

Rising Hardship Withdrawals Putting Retirement at Risk

A growing number of workers are raiding their employer-sponsored retirement plans to cover emergency expenses, highlighting an alarming trend in employee retirement security. According to Vanguard Group, 4.8% of 401(k) participants took hardship withdrawals in 2024,...
Early Retirement: Dream or Dilemma?

Early Retirement: Dream or Dilemma?

For many workers, early retirement is the ultimate goal — carefree days filled with road trips, golf, or time spent with friends and family. Yet, reality often tells a different story. Many Americans are retiring years sooner than they expected to, often due to health...
The Power of Small Data for Retirement Plan Sponsors

The Power of Small Data for Retirement Plan Sponsors

As a plan sponsor, you probably spend a fair amount of time dealing with it one way or another — whether you’re gathering, analyzing, or reporting it. And for good reason, given the intrinsic value of data-driven decision making. Much of this data exists on a macro...