The ongoing government shutdown will delay the release of the September consumer price index report, which in turn also could affect the announcement of the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment ...

How did state auto-IRAs did in the first half of 2025? The best illustration of their performance is the big three — the programs that are the longest-lived and so far the largest in registration, ...

The Tennessee legislature soon will consider a bill that would result in the Volunteer State joining those that offer a state-run retirement plan to provide coverage for employees of private-sector ...

Changing jobs can be a time of great energy and excitement — but if you’re not attentive, it can also undermine your retirement security. Here are five ways it can do so.

The New York Secure Choice program officially launched on Oct. 8. That comes as total assets across all state auto-IRA programs eclipsed $2.5 billion by the end of September, and their rate of growth ...

The IRS on Oct. 9 issued annual inflation adjustments for more than 60 tax provisions, including those necessary under amendments made under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). The adjustments ...

Below is a table providing descriptions and effective dates for the key provisions contained in the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022, which was enacted Dec. 29, 2022, as part of the Consolidated Appropriations ...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has issued a report on dozens of possible reforms that could be made to help balance the program’s budget within its 75-year actuarial window.

The curriculum provides thorough training in 401(k) plan management and plan compliance and testing. Earning the QKA ® credential proves that you have met the national standard for all professionals ...

Advance your career in the retirement industry with ASPPA's credential programs. From the Qualified 401 (k) Specialist (QKS) to the Certified Pension Consultant (CPC), our comprehensive education and ...

More than half of U.S. households had retirement accounts in a just-released study by the Congressional Research Service. That’s 54%, to be exact, according to the CRS in “Distribution of Retirement ...

A new report suggests that business models may need to be adapted in order for retirement plan professionals to be prepared for the ever-expanding multigenerational “Great Wealth Transfer” set to ...