by Adam Hoffmann | Mar 22, 2023 | Plan Participants
Over the past week, the banking sector has experienced one of the most sudden and tumultuous downturns since the global financial crisis of 2008–2009. Recently, the most substantial events were related to the failure of Silvergate Bank on March 8, Silicon Valley Bank... 
by James Yaworski | Oct 3, 2022 | Plan Participants
The market volatility that caused investors to experience strong losses in early 2022 has returned, driving the S&P 500 to new lows for the year on Monday, September 27. Whenever there is volatility, it’s helpful to ground the emotions we may feel in context.... 
by Adam Hoffmann | May 27, 2022 | Plan Participants
Ben Franklin famously penned, “in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” I would venture to guess that if he were around today, he would allow me to include stock market volatility as a third item on that list. But fortunately,... 
by Jeff Carlson | Apr 28, 2022 | Plan Participants
With nearly 40 years of industry experience, there are several market drawdowns that stand out in my mind, each of them with their own characteristics. We’re hearing a lot about volatility today, and we often do when the S&P 500 dips. But it’s important to... 
by Cami Peterson | Jul 30, 2021 | Plan Participants, Plan Sponsors
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently released new guidance on best practices for maintaining cybersecurity. The documents, titled Online Security Tips and Tips for Hiring a Service Provider with Strong Cybersecurity Practices, include information on how to... 
by Sue Desrosier | Apr 29, 2021 | Plan Participants
Paying the usual monthly bills, car loans, student loans, home loans, credit card balances … saving for retirement can be a challenge when you have so many other competing priorities. And because retirement seems far, far away in the distant future, it can be...