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BY Nevin E. Adams, JD | 9/8/2023
Much is made of the importance of work/life “balance”—so how is it playing out in your practice(s)? Somewhat problematically, there seems little consensus on exactly what that “should” be—more... Read More
BY Nevin E. Adams, JD | 10/7/2022
Recent research suggests that, with all its pain and disruptions, COVID-19 didn’t do much to upend people’s retirement plans or confidence. This week we asked readers what they have seen and heard... Read More
BY Nevin E. Adams, JD | 10/3/2022
Recent research suggests that, with all its pain and disruptions, COVID-19 didn’t do much to upend people’s retirement plans or confidence. Is that what you’re hearing? Or thinking? In... Read More
BY Ted Godbout | 6/7/2022
The Great Resignation is showing signs of slowing, but there is a significant disconnect between management and employees on what it takes to retain workers in the post-COVID work environment.... Read More
BY Nevin E. Adams, JD | 3/15/2022
It’s hard to believe that just two years ago many of us went into our places of work, packed up, and went home for what most thought would be a week, maybe two—and wound up being a lot more than that... Read More
BY Ted Godbout | 3/11/2022
As we approach the second anniversary of the COVID-19 shutdown, a new study by Fidelity Investments finds that consumers have shifted their employee benefit priorities and are adapting their... Read More
BY NAPA Net Staff | 1/7/2022
The pandemic has affected the way many Americans are able to save for retirement, with surprising disparities among age groups, gender and even geographic areas, new survey results show. ... Read More
BY Ted Godbout | 12/17/2021
Findings from the Society of Actuaries’ latest biennial survey examining the retirement risks by those nearing retirement and those already retired reveals significant differences in how the pandemic... Read More
BY Ted Godbout | 12/7/2021
The pandemic has prompted 3 in 10 black Americans and nearly 4 in 10 Asian and Hispanic respondents to change or consider changing when they will retire, according to a recent study by the Society of... Read More
BY John Iekel | 10/25/2021
The IRS has updated its frequently asked questions about COVID-related relief for retirement plans and IRAs under the CARES Act.  Specifically, on Oct. 22 the IRS added to its May 2020 FAQs... Read More
BY Nevin E. Adams, JD | 8/23/2021
A new report suggests that COVID has had a negative impact on RIAs—with a negative impact on cultures and employee engagement—and a resulting negative impact on retention. There were, however, some... Read More
BY Nevin E. Adams, JD | 8/23/2021
We’ve all be through a lot these past 18 months—and while the Delta variant has thrown a bit of a monkey wrench into things, timing-wise, well—we’re all looking back on lessons learned—and looking... Read More
BY Ted Godbout | 8/23/2021
While employees struggled with their personal finances during the COVID-19 pandemic, a recent survey finds that the financial impact on organizations is even greater. According to results from... Read More
BY Nevin E. Adams, JD | 7/29/2021
The COVID-19 pandemic created numerous challenges for plan advisors. In the cover story of the Summer issue of NAPA Net the Magazine, Nevin Adams examines how some of NAPA’s Top DC Advisor Teams... Read More
BY Ted Godbout | 4/29/2021
Many Americans now agree that they took more than was necessary from their retirement savings account during  the COVID-19 pandemic. According to new data from Voya, nearly half (47%) of... Read More
BY John Iekel | 4/23/2021
Panelists at an April 19 session of the Plan Sponsor Council of America’s 2021 National Conference took a look at the pandemic’s impact on retirement plans and participants.   The... Read More
BY Ted Godbout | 4/9/2021
A new survey by Callan of 88 investment managers reveals that most are targeting the June-August timeframe to return to the office—other than firms in the Northeast, that is. Overall, slightly... Read More
BY Ted Godbout | 4/7/2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped the ways in which many investors are spending and saving their money, but one priority that has not changed all that much: preparing for retirement. Among those... Read More
BY Ted Godbout | 4/5/2021
A new paper by Morningstar updates previous findings exploring how 401(k) participants responded during the first quarter of 2020 to see what, if anything, changed over the course of the year. The... Read More
BY Nevin E. Adams, JD | 3/22/2021
There’s lots of speculation not only about when things might return to “normal,” but what that normal will be like. This week we’d like to know what—and when—of if—you think it will. Now, we know... Read More
BY Ted Godbout | 3/18/2021
After prioritizing COVID-related initiatives in 2020, a new survey finds that many defined contribution plan sponsors expect to return to their pre-pandemic priorities.   The results of... Read More
BY Ted Godbout | 3/17/2021
With the program set to expire in two weeks and lawmakers citing delays in processing existing applications, the House of Representatives approved legislation to extend it further.  Approved... Read More
BY Nevin E. Adams, JD | 3/9/2021
A recent paper was titled “COVID 19 Is Not a Retirement Story.” A week later, an article on Forbes.com said: “COVID-19 Is Most Certainly a Retirement Story.” So, which is it? As it turns out, the... Read More
BY John Iekel | 3/9/2021
The pandemic’s ill effects go beyond the obvious and literal, and include its impact on employment—which can affect retirement readiness. A recent study finds that the pandemic is pushing many... Read More
BY Ted Godbout | 3/2/2021
While it seems clear the pandemic has caused financial strain to many, a new study suggests there are signs of hope when it comes to retirement planning activity. According to Allianz Life’s 2021... Read More

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