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2025 Hot Topics in Retirement and Financial Wellbeing

Explore the trends shaping the future of retirement and financial wellbeing plans.

2025 Hot Topics in Retirement and Financial Wellbeing

The 2025 Hot Topics in Retirement and Financial Wellbeing report presents insights from Alight Solutions’ annual survey, capturing the changes employers plan to make in the coming year. Now in its 21st year, the report features responses from 121 organizations representing 11 million employees. The survey was conducted in the fall of 2024.

This year’s report highlights key trends and actionable insights to help employers gain a benefits advantage as they seek to improve workers’ financial wellbeing.

What’s new in 2025?

  • Broader adoption of SECURE 2.0 provisions
  • Increased focus on lifetime income solutions
  • Employer initiatives addressing cybersecurity

Download the 2025 Hot Topics in Retirement and Financial Wellbeing report today to stay informed on the latest trends and strategies shaping the retirement landscape.

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