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Alight Solutions 401(k) IndexTM: Second Quarter 2026 Observations
Retirement plan trading increased in the second quarter as equity markets rebounded sharply from first-quarter volatility.
Alight Solutions 401(k) IndexTM: June 2026 Observations
Retirement plan trading remained relatively modest in June, with 0.15% of assets transferred and 16 of 21 trading days favoring fixed income.
Alight Solutions 401(k) Index™: May 2026 Observations
Trading activity continued to accelerate in April, with four days of above normal1 trading volume.
The Alight Blog
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When employees don’t use their benefits, everyone pays the price
Most organizations don’t have a benefits problem. They have a utilization problem. In many cases, the issue starts with awareness and access, not availability.
Defined Contribution Plans are becoming the new pension plan
Today’s workforce is increasingly entering retirement without access to traditional pensions, forcing a rethink of what DC plans are designed to do.
Why engaging employees in their 401(k) is like parenting: small steps, big progress
Why aren’t people more engaged with their 401 (k) plan and the tools offered?
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Medicare Part D is evolving: What employers need to know about the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act
For employers sponsoring group retiree plans, the Inflation Reduction Act presents both challenges and strategic opportunities.
Navigating the Future of Pension and Retiree Health Strategies
Get fresh insights and practical strategies that plan sponsors managing defined benefit (DB) pension plans and retiree health benefits need to know for 2026 and beyond.
Canada’s financial crisis: Five retirement benefits trends and strategies for organizational resilience
A summary of the recent trends in Canadian retirement benefits – five factors reshaping Canada’s financial wellness and retirement landscape, key statistics, and suggested strategies for employers.