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Taking From Peter to Pay Paul
Do you, or would you, consider yourself a "high earner" with a salary of $145k/year? Try asking a family of four in NYC that question, when you consider the expenses from taxes (federal, state, city, sales, and property), the housing...
Today is National 401(k) Day. Where is National DB Pension Plan Day?
By: Russ Kamp, CEO , Ryan ALM, Inc. I suspect that most of us have no idea that today, September 5, 2025, is National 401(k) Day. This day is recognized every year on the Friday following Labor Day. The day...
The Intrinsic Value of Bonds
Ronald J. Ryan, CFA, Chairman The true value of bonds is the certainty of their cash flows (interest + principal payments). I don’t believe there is another asset class with such attributes. This is why bonds have traditionally been the...
DC Participants: "Just Say No"
Most everyone who lived through the '80s will remember the slogan "Just Say No". The slogan was created and championed by Nancy Reagan during her husband's presidency. As you'll recall, the slogan was part of the U.S.-led war on drugs....
A Retirement is Out of the Question for Many - Unfortunately!
Is there such a thing as a retirement anymore? According to Fidelity's Q4 2024 Retirement Analysis, 41% of "retirees" are working, have worked, or are currently seeking work. I would guess that the need to work is strongly correlated to...