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Alight Solutions 401(k) Index™: September 2024 Observations
Trading activity was light in September with just two above-normal<sup>1</sup> days, according to the Alight Solutions 401(k) Index<sup>TM</sup>. When investors were active, however, there was a flight to safety, as fixed income funds experienced net inflows on 18 of the 20 trading days.
Alight Solutions 401(k) Index™: Third Quarter 2024 Observations
401(k) investors concentrated their trading activity to a handful of days in Q3, according to the Alight Solutions 401(k) Index<sup>TM</sup>.
Alight Solutions 401(k) Index™: August 2024 Observations
401(k) investors were active traders in early August when Wall Street had its worst day in nearly two years. Activity slowed significantly afterward with just three above-normal<sup>1</sup> days, according to the Alight Solutions 401(k) Index<sup>TM</sup>.
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Why are employers overpaying for retiree healthcare?
Most employers don’t know they have other option for retiree healthcare.
Uncovering challenges in financial wellbeing
Our independent polling reveals a staggering number of professionals just like you, are teetering on the brink of financial distress.
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.
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5 key steps for insurers to successfully administer pension risk transfer policies
Pension risk transfers are a great way for plan sponsors to reduce their pension liability and related expenses — improving the plan sponsor’s overall financial position and benefiting employees in the process.
Pharmaceuticals services company increases employee retirement and health savings with Alight LumenAI
By leveraging Alight LumenAI technology, the company personalized workforce messaging, transformed employee savings behaviors and optimized the use of existing benefits.
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.