Putnam’s Jeffrey R. Carney talks about fee transparency and what it means for advisors
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Defined Contribution
Happy 401(k) Day!
Take some time today to find out what 50 million investors have already learned about 401(k) plans: They are convenient Simply let your employer know you’d like to participate There are immediate tax benefits Contributions are made with pretax dollars, … Continue reading
Many investors are not taking advantage of company 401(k) match
The recession has compromised the ability of many investors to save for retirement. These are the findings of an annual study performed by Hewitt Associates sampling nearly 3 million employees from 120 large companies. The study was based on data … Continue reading
Fee Transparency in 401(k) Plans is Integral to Their Success
Investors in 401(k) plans may soon receive more detail about the fees involved in their plans if new regulations around fee disclosure are approved. The Department of Labor is expected to issue regulations this month that will detail how service … Continue reading
Putnam’s Robert L. Reynolds urges action in 2010 to strengthen all of America’s retirement savings systems
Addresses Social Security solvency, universal coverage in workplace savings Speaking at the National Institute on Retirement Security in Washington, D.C., on February 2, 2010, Robert L. Reynolds, President and Chief Executive Officer of Putnam Investments, urged Congress and the Obama … Continue reading
Taking the Next Step in Lifetime Income Planning
Putnam CEO Robert Reynolds recently outlined his vision for transforming the retirement savings industry to better help investors create stable streams of income in retirement. One potential key to strengthening the system? Combining traditional mutual funds, absolute return strategies, and … Continue reading
Why the 401(k) Will Prevail — And How
Ed Murphy, Putnam’s Head of Defined Contribution, partners with the Profit Sharing Council of America to discuss how the 401(k) program will continue to adapt and improve to meet the needs of the American workforce.
The need for assured income assets in 21st century retirement plans
In his keynote address to retirement industry leaders at the recent Pensions & Investments West Coast Defined Contribution Conference, Putnam Investments President and Chief Executive Officer Robert L. Reynolds emphasized the growing need for assured income assets in retirement savers’ … Continue reading
Solving the Lifetime Income Challenge: Hedging the Sequence of Returns Risk with Absolute Return Funds
Previously, we saw how the sequence of returns your portfolio experiences after you’ve retired can affect your nest egg. We reviewed how robust returns early in retirement could help afford a steady stream of income and a substantial legacy. We … Continue reading
Solving the Lifetime Income Challenge: Which returns will you see in retirement?
Last week, Putnam CEO Bob Reynolds delivered an important address on a topic many investors neglect to consider: the risks posed by the sequence of returns they’ll see once they retire. A lucky investor might see positive returns in the … Continue reading
