The Explosion of Bitcoin

Posted on February 28, 2018 by retirementtimesnewsletter From Wall Street Journal articles and editorials in Barron’s, to Facebook posts and holiday dinner conversations, Bitcoin is everywhere. This is not surprising when you consider Bitcoin’s exponential growth in...

Weather or Not, Stay Invested

Posted on January 26, 2018 by retirementtimesnewsletter 2017 was one of the strongest years on record for hurricanes in the Atlantic region of the United States and among the costliest of seasons on record, with preliminary estimates totaling over $200 billion. This...

Behavioral Finance

Posted on January 25, 2018 March 14, 2018 by retirementtimesnewsletter Deferred compensation programs typically offer open enrollment year-round. Employees can choose to participate when they feel ready and motivated to do so. This traditional enrollment method is...

Internal Benchmarking for Continuous Improvement

Posted on December 29, 2017 by retirementtimesnewsletter External benchmarking helps the plan sponsor identify areas where their plan is behind peers in the industry and sets goals for plan growth and improvement. Internal benchmarking helps plan sponsors measure...

Understanding Fees and Avoiding Fee-based Litigation

Posted on December 29, 2017 by retirementtimesnewsletter There are many different fees presented in DC plans and may include investment management fees, management fees, administrative fees, revenue sharing fees and more. It is imperative that plan sponsors are aware...

Healthcare Update

Posted on December 29, 2017 by retirementtimesnewsletter Healthcare costs often represent the largest retiree expense. Additionally, healthcare costs are increasing at a rate faster than the CPI (inflation). One 2016 study found that a healthy retiring couple would...