The 2026 midterm elections could influence the direction of retirement policy, but several priorities are already emerging. From expanding access and participation to advancing retirement income solutions, policymakers, regulators, and states may continue shaping workplace retirement programs regardless of the election outcome.
The Pension Protection Act helped reshape retirement plans and aimed to improve participant outcomes. As policymakers continue working to expand access, focus is increasingly turning to helping participants navigate retirement with confidence.
Retirement income options are evolving, yet many still believe that these options are based only on traditional annuities. Explore six common myths and see how today’s plan-based strategies can help bridge the gap from saving to spending.
Explore how private market investment options might be implemented in defined contribution plans, focusing on investment operational design, governance, and participant experience. The article outlines key considerations to help fiduciaries evaluate fit within a prudent, process-driven framework.
Traditional retirement benchmarks often don’t reflect employees’ different needs and priorities as they approach retirement. This article explores how individual-targeted outcomes can personalize retirement goals and how a managed account service may help support progress toward them.