The Plan Sponsor’s Guide to Retirement Income
Recent Research
RETIREMENT INSIGHTS
This webinar brought together leading voices in the retirement space to share actionable insights and practical guidance for plan sponsors curious of their next step.
RETIREMENT INSIGHTS
June 25 2025
AB conducted on-the-ground research with real people to gain insights into their thoughts, concerns, and goals regarding retirement.
Exploring Lifetime Income
What DC Plan Participants Need Now
How can the industry help plan participants translate savings into retirement income?
Improve Your Retirement Plan to Improve Your Bottom Line
Why flexible retirement income solutions can help companies better recruit, manage and retire employees in a changing workforce.
Moving Beyond Averages
Retirement income security should be customized to the individual, not based on the law of averages.
Featured Insights
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Market Turmoil Underscores Appeal of Lifetime Income
April 10 2025
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3 min read
The presence of lifetime income could reinforce sound retirement-investing principles.
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Charting a Collective Path Forward on Retirement Income
June 12 2024
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6 min read
Diverse stakeholders shared perspectives at AB’s Advancing Retirement Income symposium.
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How Should DC Plans Deliver Lifetime Income to Typical Participants?
May 16 2024
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3 min read
Steady income and access to remaining assets are key considerations for DC plan sponsors.
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Painting a Fuller Picture: A Framework for Comparing Lifetime Income Solutions
April 05 2024
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3 min read
It can be a tall task to compare diverse lifetime income solutions. Applying a comprehensive framework may enab...
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Apples and Oranges: Understanding Lifetime Income Options
February 12 2024
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4 min read
Secure lifetime income is a top wish-list item for defined contribution plan participants, and it has benefits for plan sponsors too. But there are very different ways to deliver it.
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DC Plan Participants Want Lifetime Income…but Need Help
December 05 2023
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4 min read
A secure lifetime income solution can seamlessly continue the “do it for me” structure that has helped DC plan participants save in their working years.
Navigating Implementation
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Early Groundwork Is Key for Implementing Lifetime Income Solutions
January 13 2025
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4 min read
Engaging up front with four key workstreams may smooth the process of adding a solution.
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Four Questions to Narrow the Field of Retirement Income Solutions
November 08 2024
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4 min read
The ranks of retirement income solutions are already impressive and continue to grow as participants’ needs evolve and providers innovate.
Inside the Minds of Plan Participants
Finding Out What Matters to Plan Participants—from the Source
For nearly two decades, our proprietary survey has provided the retirement community with insight into participants’ attitudes and behaviors toward retirement savings and income. Explore what we’ve learned.
Through our extensive research and thought leadership, AB is distinctly positioned to provide plan sponsors with the insights and expertise they need to make a meaningful impact on the financial well-being of their employees.
Chris Nikolich—Head of Glide Path Strategies, US