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Putnam Survey: Investors Struggling to Save for Retirement

jayme_lacour@putnam.com — Thu, 06 May 2010 19:53:22 +0000

Americans are having a hard time saving. In a recent survey of 1,000 adults fielded by Putnam Investments in April, only 14% of respondents said they plan to fully fund their IRAs in 2010, compared with 23% who did fully … Continue reading »

Putnam’s Robert L. Reynolds urges action in 2010 to strengthen all of America’s retirement savings systems

paul_ahearn@putnam.com — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 19:09:06 +0000

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 »

2010: The Year of Retirement Reform

paul_ahearn@putnam.com — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 21:32:22 +0000

Robert L. Reynolds talked to CNBC about a Putnam-sponsored survey on investors' attitudes toward retirement investing and his views on the future of retirement saving in America. The views and opinions expressed are those of Robert Reynolds, President and CEO of Putnam Investments, are subject to change and are not meant as investment advice. Mr. Reynolds is affiliated with Putnam Retail Management. Continue reading »

Why the 401(k) Will Prevail — And How

jayme_lacour@putnam.com — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 16:09:37 +0000

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. Why the 401k Will Prevail — and How Continue reading »

The need for assured income assets in 21st century retirement plans

jayme_lacour@putnam.com — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:11:39 +0000

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

jayme_lacour@putnam.com — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 22:09:18 +0000

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?

jayme_lacour@putnam.com — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 22:06:08 +0000

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 »

Solving America’s Lifetime Income Challenge

jayme_lacour@putnam.com — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 21:53:16 +0000

Millions of Americans are facing a huge problem: how to create sufficient income in retirement. Putnam CEO Robert L. Reynolds presented a solution at the National Investment Company Service Association’s October conference. Review his presentation to see how Putnam is … Continue reading »