College News Roundup: Week of February 19, 2024

Baron’s | Social Security, Medicare Trouble Ahead? Money Pros Weigh In
February 7, 2024

This article examines the perennial topic of the insecurity of Social Security and other government benefits, including in the realm of healthcare, and includes expert opinions from College thought leaders on what the future may hold.

Baron’s | Do Financial Advisors Really Improve Retirement Readiness? These Surveys Say “Yes”
February 16, 2024

This piece explores a pair of recent industry studies on retirement readiness, including The College’s Retirement Income Literacy Study, to show that quality advice from financial professionals has a measurable impact on how well clients do in retirement.

ThinkAdvisor | 8 New Findings on What Americans Don't Know About Retirement Income
February 16, 2024

In this slideshow piece, ThinkAdvisor takes a look at key insights from The College’s Retirement Income Literacy Study and the takes of College experts on what they mean for the industry.

Plan Sponsor | Financial Literacy Quiz Reveals Americans Lack Understanding of Retirement Income
February 22, 2024

In this article, Eric Ludwig, PhD, CFP® talks through some of the key results of The College’s Retirement Income Literacy Study and how advisors can help consumers in need of more knowledge – along with taking a look at how artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT figure in.

Baron’s | Here’s Evidence That Advisors Make a Difference for Retirement
February 23, 2024

In this article, Baron’s takes a look at the results of The College’s Retirement Income Literacy Study – with a particular emphasis on takeaways that show partnering with knowledgeable advisors can be a key factor in better retirement outcomes for clients.

Yahoo Finance | Can You Pass This Retirement Literacy Quiz?
February 24, 2024

In this piece, Yahoo Finance invites readers to take The College’s Retirement Income Literacy Study quiz to discover how much knowledge they have about basic retirement planning concepts.

WalletHub | Best Online Savings Accounts
February 26, 2024

In this article, Chet Bennetts, CFP®, CLU®, ChFC®, CLF®, RICP® shares his opinions about online savings accounts, their uses and value in retirement planning, and how savvy savers can maximize their value.