In her latest post for MarketWatch, “What has COVID-19 done to our retirement savings?“ CRI’s Executive Director Angela Antonelli reviews the impact of COVID-19 on retirement plans to date. So far, while early fears have not been realized, risks remain. Continued job losses, wage reductions, and overall uncertainty will take a toll on workers and retirement savings. She offers reason for some optimism because of new tools and information available as we emerge from the pandemic.
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Episode 18: Why Is CalSavers the Big, Bold Solution Needed by 7.5 Million Workers? (November 4, 2020)
Episode 17: What Are Some Innovative Approaches to Addressing the Financial Well-Being and Lifetime Income Needs of Retirement Plan Sponsors and Participants? (September 25, 2020) Industry Insights Edition
Episode 16: Retirement Savings in the Time of COVID-19: International Best Practices to Address Challenges (August 21, 2020)
Episode 15: How Might the COVID Economy and Upcoming Elections Reshape the Future of Retirement? (July 14, 2020)
Episode 14: What Have Pennsylvania and Colorado Learned Analyzing the Costs of Retirement Insecurity? (June 10, 2020)
Episode 13: COVID-19 & Market Volatility: Can Greater Asset Diversification in DC Plans Lead to Better Outcomes? (May 7, 2020) Industry Insights Edition
Episode 12: What Is the Power of the Auto-IRA and Its Potential to Transform Retirement Savings? (March 26, 2020)
Idaho faces retirement savings gap (Idaho Press, November 5, 2020)
Officials looking to plug retirement gaps with state plans (Employee Benefit News, October 27, 2020)
The two things that are most likely wrecking your retirement savings (MarketWatch, September 14, 2020)
Opinion: What has COVID-19 done to our retirement savings? (MarketWatch, September 8, 2020)
Fresh Thinking on DC-Plan Retirement Income (WealthManagement.com, August 25, 2020)
SEC director calls for private markets to open up for retail investors (Financial Times, August 2, 2020)
World Business Report (segment begins at 7-minute mark) (BBC Radio, July 20, 2020)
11 states helping people save for retirement when their employers don’t (Business insider, July 13, 2020)
States Take Aim at People With No Retirement Plan (The Wall Street Journal, July 5, 2020)
Employers inch toward offering retirement income option in benefits mix (Employee Benefit News, June 29, 2020)
Should Your Retirement Portfolio Include Private Equity or Equity Crowdfunding? (Forbes, June 23, 2020)
Private Equity Could Be Coming to Your 401(k). Here Are a Few Things to Know (Barron’s, June 13, 2020)
Coronavirus pandemic offers chance to rethink retirement planning (Employee Benefit News, June 4, 2020)
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