401(k) Bulletin

Articles & insights by Oakbourne Advisors

    Does Your Retirement Plan Stand out From the Crowd?

    Does Your Retirement Plan Stand out From the Crowd?

    With more than two-thirds of American workers having access to a retirement plan, employees and job seekers have come to expect one as part of their benefits package.

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    Retirement Readiness: How will you prepare?

    Much has been made of the current state of the American worker as it pertains to their retirement savings. According to a recent study by the General Accountability Office, 29% of Americans 55 and older do not have any retirement savings or...

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    Financial Stress in the Workplace

    As the global economy continues to gyrate on an uncertain path, many are feeling increased stress regarding their finances. As of March, for example, total U.S. household debt was up more than 8% year over year, according to a study by Nerd...

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    Participant Corner: Carving A Holiday Budget

    The holidays are a time for giving, but often people can be a little overgenerous during this time of year and later find themselves in financial trouble. According to a survey by Country Financial 32 percent are feeling the greatest stress...

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    Thanks for the Memories: Gratitude and Financial Wellness

    So much about financial wellness has to do with cultivating a mindset that favors delayed versus immediate gratification. In the language of behavioral economics, the tendency to prefer short-term rewards is called hyperbolic discounting. T...

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    Financial Hypochondria: When Investment Vigilance Becomes a Problem

    Plan sponsors invest much time and effort in improving employee financial literacy. They offer educational content, provide opportunities for group and individual consultation, and encourage participants to approach retirement planning proa...

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