The SECURE Act opens a new frontier for 401(k)s
The SECURE Act represents significant changes to retirement savings and could drive a expansion of workplace retirement savings plans including 401(k)s.
The SECURE Act represents significant changes to retirement savings and could drive a expansion of workplace retirement savings plans including 401(k)s.
Congress is considering the SECURE Act, which would enhance workplace retirement savings plans and extend access to millions of workers.
Working with a financial advisor is one of the top three drivers of retirement savings success, according to Putnam’s latest Lifetime Income ScoreSM survey. In addition to the benefits of professional advice, the study found that access to a workplace savings plan and deferring at least 10% of income would best position a household for
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