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Alight Solutions 401(k) Index™: First Quarter 2024 Observations
401(k) investors were active in Q1, logging 14 above-normal<sup>1</sup> days, according to the Alight Solutions 401(k) Index™. The distribution of those days reveals a slowing trend, however, with eight taking place in January, followed by four in February and just two in March.
Alight Solutions 401(k) Index™: March 2024 Observations
Trading activity was subdued in March with just two above-normal<sup>1</sup> days, according to the Alight Solutions 401(k) Index™. Investors favored equity funds on 11 of 20 days.
Alight Solutions 401(k) Index™: February 2024 Observations
Trading activity cooled slightly in February with just four above-normal1 days, compared to eight above-normal days in January, according to the Alight Solutions 401(k) Index™.
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Improving the open enrollment process – podcast overview
A recent Alight on Wellbeing podcast brought together seasoned benefit experts to shed light on what employers and employees alike should be considering as the open enrollment season approaches.
How are emergency funds different from savings accounts – and why does everyone need one?
If you have money in your savings account, that’s great, but make sure you have enough set aside for an emergency.
401k auto portability: help for America’s under-saved workers
While the challenges of 401(k) auto portability are clear and the data is compelling, real change requires practitioners to act.
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Ask Alight: What is a 401(k) catch-up contribution?
If you've reached the 401(k) contribution limit and have extra funds to invest, catch-up contributions may be right for you.
Ask Alight: What is a Roth 401(k) and why do I need one?
If you expect that your taxes in retirement will be higher than what they are now, Roth 401(k) contributions are generally a good idea.
Group Medicare Advantage as a retiree health strategy
The implications of group Medicare Advantage plans in your organization’s retiree health strategy are discussed in this PDF brochure.