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Ways to Increase 401(k) Plan Participation Rates
by Ryan W. Smith It is well known that Americans have long been behind the curve when it comes to retirement savings. However, in recent years a new trend is emerging, thanks in part to …
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- 401k
- 401k participation rate
- automatic enrollment
If 401(k) participation rates are up, then 401(k) contributions are also up, correct?
Data from Bank of America Merrill Lynch that the increase auto-enrollments into 401(k) plans has led to higher 401(k) participation, 85% of these auto enrollment plans also utilize an automatic increase in 401(k) contributions, usually …
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- 401k
- 401k participation rate
- automatic enrollment
401(k) participation rates are increasing. What are some of the catalysts of that increase?
A well-designed enrollment plan, including auto enrollment, has been shown to both participation rates and contribution rates. These plans work well, many believe, because it reduces the number of decisions an enrollee must make to …
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- 401k
- 401k participation rate
- automatic enrollment
Many Americans have fallen behind in saving for retirement. What is the current 401 (k) participation rate?
Enrollments and contributions to 401(k)s rising each year from 2012-2015, a renewed focus on increasing 401(k) enrollment in the financial advisory industry has mostly been a success. According to data from Bank of America Merrill …
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- Behavioral Economics
- decision making
- financial advisors
Behavioral Economics, Technology and Financial Well-being
by Ryan W. Smith Technology has created an inverse incentive when it comes to financial decision making, according to the first-year-end report by Common Cents Lab, associated with Duke University in conjunction MetLife Financial. The …
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- Behavioral Economics
- decision making
- financial advisors
How do you convince more people to pay down debt quicker?
Simple word choices appeared to make a great difference, according to a report by Common Cents Lab, associated with Duke University. An example cited in the report is that asking people to “save money on …
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- Behavioral Economics
- decision making
- financial advisors
What time of year are people most likely to deposit funds into their savings accounts?
A report by Common Cents Lab, associated with Duke University, found that the period each year where Americans are most likely to be open to saving money, talking about savings or setting up plans to …
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- Behavioral Economics
- decision making
- financial advisors
Why has technology created an inverse incentive when it comes to financial decision making?
Technology has created an inverse incentive when it comes to financial decision making, according to the first-year-end report by Common Cents Lab, associated with Duke University in conjunction MetLife Financial, because it provides a level-playing …
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AdvisoryWorld Launches Acquire, a New Lead Generation Tool for Financial Advisors
Extends AdvisoryWorld’s Technology Suite to Support Advisors’ Practices from Prospect Lead to New Client and Beyond LOS ANGELES, CA – February 14, 2017 – AdvisoryWorld, a leading software provider for financial advisors, today announced the …