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Alight Solutions 401(k) IndexTM: First Quarter 2026 Observations
Retirement plan trading remained steady throughout most of the first quarter of 2026, with a brief increase during March that included three above-normal1 trading days, according to the Alight Solutions 401(k) Index™.
Alight Solutions 401(k) IndexTM: March 2026 Observations
Trading activity picked up in March, with three above-normal trading days. Activity leaned heavily toward fixed income, with net inflows concentrated in stable value, money market and bond funds.
Alight Solutions 401(k) IndexTM: April 2026 Observations
Trading activity continued to accelerate in April, with four days of above normal1 trading volume.
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When voluntary benefits work the way they’re supposed to: Why Alight and VB Scout are better together
That gap between voluntary benefits coverage and actual value is exactly where Alight’s new partnership with VB Scout comes in.
From fragmented to frictionless: designing a smarter, more connected benefits experience
Why are employers’ benefits investments failing to deliver on expectations - and how can they ensure their offerings are making a difference in the lives and wellbeing of employees and their families?
Smarter benefits enrollment: How data, personalization and AI help employees choose with confidence
Insights from the open enrollment season show how decision support can help employees make benefits choices - while helping employers manage rising healthcare costs.
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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.