Month: September 2024
Vanguard’s Rosy 401k Study Doesn’t Reflect Reality for Most Americans
By David Brandolph A recent study from Vanguard found that the employees participating in the 401k plans that the large financial institution serves as recordkeeper increased their contributions to record levels in 2023, and automatic plan enrollment is boosting participation for younger and lower income workers. According to Vanguard, from 2014 to 2023, contribution rates for […]
Labor Day: Time to Honor Workers and Strive for Their Secure Retirement
By David Brandolph On this Labor Day, the Pension Rights Center rededicates itself to preserving and enhancing the retirement income security of American workers who, through their toil and perseverance, built our country and keep it running. Today, we’re also celebrating the 50th anniversary of the landmark federal private pension law, the Employee Retirement Income […]
