Helpful Links

Industry Research & Benchmarking

EBRI (Employee Benefit Research Institute)

https://www.ebri.org/
Solid research on participant behavior, savings trends, retirement readiness.

GAO Retirement Reports

https://www.gao.gov/retirement-security
Government audits and deep dives into retirement system effectiveness.

Social Security Administration – Retirement Benefits Info

https://www.ssa.gov/benefits/retirement/
Important for full-picture retirement education.

Participant-Facing Tools

Bankrate Retirement Calculators

https://www.bankrate.com/retirement/
User-friendly tools for savings, retirement age planning, etc.

http://Investor.gov – SEC's Education Hub

https://www.investor.gov/
Plain-language info on investing, avoiding fraud, and financial literacy.

Professional Resources for Advisors & CPAs

American Retirement Association (ARA)

https://www.usaretirement.org/
Home to ASPPA, NAPA, ASEA, and industry updates.

Accounting Today – Retirement Section

https://www.accountingtoday.com/
Useful for CPAs — especially small firm partners — staying current on plan-related tax and compliance matters.

NIPA (National Institute of Pension Administrators)

https://www.nipa.org/
Focuses on education and credentialing in the TPA space.