10/4/24

In these articles, Joe Gaffoglio, President and CEO of Mutual of America Capital Management LLC, comments on how the September U.S. jobs report underscores a generally strong economy with low unemployment and moderate wage growth for workers.

Kiplinger

Strong September Jobs Report Puts Soft Landing in Sight: What the Experts Are Saying

Bloomberg (syndicated by InvestmentNews)

Treasury yields rise in wake of blowout jobs data

WealthUp

September Jobs Report: Big Payrolls Beat Buoys Soft Landing Hopes

 

8/16/24

Wealth Management

U.S. Economy and Financial Markets Resilient

Mutual of America Chairman and CEO Stephen Rich revisits the U.S. financial markets and economy from the first half of 2024 and looks at what might happen in the months ahead.

 

7/7/24

MarketWatch (syndicated by Morningstar)

This week's U.S. inflation report could have serious implications for stocks

In an interview with MarketWatch, Joe Gaffoglio, President of Mutual of America Capital Management LLC, weighed in on how the U.S. inflation report scheduled for July 11 might impact the financial markets and future interest rate cuts.

 

7/5/24

Joe Gaffoglio, President of Mutual of America Capital Management LLC, offered insights on continued labor market resiliency and wage growth despite a slightly higher unemployment rate and sticky inflation.

Kiplinger

Softer June Jobs Report Raises Rate-Cut Bets

WealthUp

June Jobs Report: Yet Again, Payrolls Strong But Not Overwhelming

CNN Business

US jobs report shows a steady slowdown in the labor market

 

6/12/24

In these articles, Chairman and CEO of Mutual of America Capital Management LLC Stephen Rich weighs in on the Federal Reserve’s recent decision to delay interest rate cuts and what it may mean for the financial health of consumers in the coming months.

U.S. News & World Report

Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady, Signals Only 1 Cut in 2024

CNN Business

What investors expect from the inflation report and Fed meeting

CBS News

The Federal Reserve is about to make another interest rate decision. What are the odds of a cut?

 

6/7/24

Joe Gaffoglio, President of Mutual of America Capital Management LLC, comments on wage growth, the strength of the labor market and the continued pressure consumers are feeling from inflation and high interest rates.

Kiplinger

May's Jobs Growth Blows Past Forecast: What the Experts Are saying

The Hill

US adds 272,000 jobs in May, blowing past expectations

WealthUp

May Jobs Report: Payrolls, Wage Beats Pour Cold Water on July Rate Cut

Bloomberg

Treasury Yields Spike and Stocks Fall After Jobs: Market Wrap

 

5/23/24

InvestmentNews

Should financial advisors be worried about Uncle Sam's debt problem? 

Stephen Rich, Chairman and CEO of Mutual of America Capital Management LLC, weighs in on the U.S. national debt and potential impact of higher interest rate payments on the credit worthiness of the U.S. government.

 

5/22/24

InvestmentNews

Here's what to buy when interest rates remain higher-for-longer

In this interview, Stephen Rich, Chairman and CEO of Mutual of America Capital Management LLC, sits down with InvestmentNews anchor Gregg Greenberg to discuss factors impacting the financial markets, provide insights about target-date funds and highlight what investors need to keep an eye on in the months ahead.

 

5/3/24

Forbes

3 Areas Of Focus When Building A Strategic Financial Organization

Chris Festog, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, discusses the importance of a ground-up approach to strategic planning and the role a CFO can play in driving a strategic perspective.

 

5/3/24

In these articles, Mutual of America Capital Management LLC President Joe Gaffoglio explores what the slower April jobs report signals regarding the impact that high interest rates are having on the labor market, as well as on inflation and consumers.

Barron’s

Stock Futures Surge as Jobs Growth Slows in April

TheStreet

Jobs report shows marked April slowdown, prompting Fed rate-cut bets

The Hill

US economy adds 175k jobs in April, falling short of expectations

WealthUp

April Jobs Report: “Goldilocks Could Be Making a Comeback”

4/25/24

Stephen Rich, Chairman and CEO of Mutual of America Capital Management LLC, provides insights on the U.S. economy’s continued resilience despite sticky inflation and a weak GDP reading for the first quarter of 2024.

Business Insider

The US economy started the year much slower than expected

WealthUp

Q1 GDP Comes Back Down to Earth, Experts Mixed on Fed Impact

Reuters

Tepid US data hits stocks, lifts Treasury yields to over 5-month high | Reuters

 

4/24/24

Retirement Daily

Retirement Savings Anxiety? You're Not Alone (and Here's How to Tackle It)

Senior Executive Vice President Brian Severin provides valuable insights about planning and saving for retirement, including how to calculate your needs, create a plan and overcome common roadblocks, like student loan debt.

 

4/5/24

Joe Gaffoglio, President of Mutual of America Capital Management LLC, provided key insights about the strong job market, along with commentary on interest rates and the continued impact of inflation on the economy and consumers.

Kiplinger

March Jobs Growth Blows Past Estimates: What the Experts Are Saying

The Hill

US adds 303K jobs in March, again beating expectations

WealthUp

March Jobs Report: U.S. Employment Remains Resilient

International Business Times

March's Jobs Report: The Three Numbers That Should Matter The Most For The Fed And Wall Street

 

3/14/24

InvestmentNews

Lipper awards celebrate strong year for mutual fund industry

Mutual of America Capital Management’s MoA Funds won 10 2024 LSEG Lipper Fund Awards for best-in-class mixed-asset target-date funds and was also recognized as best overall small firm in the U.S. Group Award mixed-assets category.

 

2/13/24

Financial Advisor Magazine

Advisors Urge Caution On Penalty-Free IRA, 401(k) Early Withdrawals

Senior Executive Vice President Brian Severin emphasizes the importance of setting up a separate emergency savings fund to use when experiencing a financial hardship, rather than withdrawing money from a retirement plan.

 

2/2/24

In these articles, Joe Gaffoglio, President of Mutual of America Capital Management LLC, delivers insights on the continued resilience of job growth and the economy in the U.S.

Kiplinger

January Jobs Growth Comes In Hot: What the Experts Are Saying

CBS MoneyWatch

Employers added 353,000 jobs in January, blowing past forcasts

WealthUp

Experts: Red-Hot January Jobs Report Likely to Stay the Fed's Hand

 

1/30/23

U.S. News & World Report

Consumers Are Getting Happier by the Minute as Confidence Reaches 2-Year High

Stephen Rich, Chairman and CEO of Mutual of America Capital Management LLC, weighs in on the strength of the U.S. economy and diminished risk of a recession.

 

1/22/24

GOBankingRates

6 Things the Middle Class Can Expect in 2024, According to Money Experts

Senior Executive Vice President Brian Severin shares insights on saving for the future, including the importance of striking a balance between spending and saving, and staying focused on long-term financial goals.

 

1/8/24

Wealth Management

Economy Remains Resilient Amid Challenges

Key factors that affected the U.S. financial markets and economy in 2023, and issues investors should keep an eye on in 2024, are covered by Stephen Rich, Chairman and CEO of Mutual of America Capital Management LLC.

 

1/5/24

In these articles, Stephen Rich, Chairman and CEO of Mutual of America Capital Management LLC, provides insights on the continued positive job growth and resilience of the U.S. economy.

The Hill

Surprise jobs data gives boost to Biden

WealthUp

December Jobs Report Better Than Expected, But Experts' Views Remain Mixed

 

12/19/23

Forbes

Why A CFO Needs CMO Skills

Chris Festog, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, explains why the CFO and their colleagues must become the consummate sales team to drive change, investment and innovation.

 

12/12/23

Kiplinger

November CPI Report: What the Experts Are Saying About Inflation

In this article, Joseph Gaffoglio, President of Mutual of America Capital Management LLC, notes that, although inflation is easing, interest rates are likely to remain elevated well into 2024 due to the strong jobs market, among other factors.

 

12/8/23

Stephen Rich, Chairman and CEO of Mutual of America Capital Management LLC, weighed in for the following articles on the continued positive job growth and low unemployment, as well as on Fed decisions and challenges facing consumers in the months ahead.

U.S. News & World Report

November Jobs Come in Hotter Than Forecast at 199k, as Unemployment Rate Falls

The Street

Jobs report surprise shows solid November hires as unemployment eases to 3.7%

WealthUp

Experts: November Jobs Report Tempers Fed-Cut Expectations

The Messenger

Unemployment Rate Falls in November as Autoworkers Return to Assembly Lines

 

11/28/23

LICONY Quarterly

An Interview with LICONY Board Member Jason D'Angelo

Jason D’Angelo, Executive Vice President and General Counsel at Mutual of America, who serves on the Life Insurance Council of New York’s Board of Directors, talks about the honor of being appointed to its Executive Committee, the shared values of the two organizations, the impact that both make on New Yorkers, and more.

 

11/3/23

In these articles, Stephen Rich, Chairman and CEO of Mutual of America Capital Management LLC, shares insights on how the continuing low unemployment rate, in spite of October’s cooler jobs report, could impact Fed interest rate decisions.

CNN Business

The latest on markets, the jobs report and the economy

WealthUp

Experts: Weak October Jobs Report a Major Signal to Fed

The Messenger

Jobs Market Chills in October as US Economy Softens

Substack - Rational Exuberance

Soft landing? Or the softest landing?

 

11/1/23

The Messenger

Fed Holds Interest Rate Steady as Policymakers Assess Economy

Joseph Gaffoglio, President of Mutual of America Capital Management LLC, shared key insights on the current interest-rate environment and risks to the economy and financial markets in the months ahead.

 

10/19/23

Retirement Daily

5 Steps to Boost Your Near-Retirement Savings

Senior Executive Vice President Brian Severin shares important steps that individuals who are nearing retirement and are worried that they might not have enough saved can take to save more before they retire.

 

9/25/23

Profile Magazine

Tara Favors Helps Mutual of America Understand Its Potential

Tara Favors, Executive Vice President and Chief HR Officer, offers insights on driving transformation throughout her career, including at Mutual of America, by elevating diverse voices and being a role model.

 

9/20/23

U.S. News & World Report

Fed Leaves Interest Rates Unchanged While Acknowledging a Stronger Economy

This article, featuring commentary by Joseph Gaffoglio, President of Mutual of America Capital Management LLC, looks at the U.S. Federal Reserve’s decision to leave interest rates unchanged amidst a strong economy.

 

9/20/23

CBS News MoneyWatch

Federal Reserve pauses interest rate hikes - for now

Joseph Gaffoglio, President of Mutual of America Capital Management LLC, provides insight on the potential for future interest rate hikes.

 

9/1/23

Barron's

Stocks Are Rising. Jobs Growth Was Stronger Than Expected.

Joseph Gaffoglio, President of Mutual of America Capital Management LLC, provided important commentary about the resilience of the U.S. job market and outlook for the financial markets.

 

8/17/23

Wealth Management

Inflation Eases, Volatility Persists

In this article, Stephen Rich, Chairman and CEO of Mutual of America Capital Management LLC, explores the ongoing impact of inflation and Federal Reserve interest rate hikes on the U.S. financial markets and economy.

 

8/9/23

Life Accelerated Podcast

Leveraging Enterprise Data and AI for Customer-Centric Solutions

Jeff Donaldson, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Digital Officer, discusses Mutual of America’s digital transformation journey and highlights the importance of enhancing core business areas to meet the evolving needs of customers.

 

8/4/23

CBS News

Employers add 187,000 jobs as hiring remains solid

Stephen Rich, Chairman and CEO of Mutual of America Capital Management LLC, provides commentary for this article that discusses the implications of the slower job growth revealed by the July U.S. jobs report.

 

8/4/23

The Guardian

Hopes of 'soft landing' as US jobs growth slows: UK economy caught 'in low-growth trap'

This content, including commentary from Chairman and CEO of Mutual of America Capital Management LLC Stephen Rich, offers insights on the softer U.S. jobs report for July and what it might mean for the economy.

 

7/25/23

Chief Investment Officer

What Could Make the Fed Continue Tightening?

This article, featuring commentary by Stephen Rich, Chairman and CEO of Mutual of America Capital Management LLC, examines how housing price increases may prompt the Fed to consider additional rate hikes in 2023.

 

7/10/23

Forbes

How To Succeed Through Changing Jobs

Chris Festog, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, explores the benefits and risks of changing jobs, and why being fully invested in your work matters.

 

7/5/23

U.S. News & World Report

10 Strategies for Investing After Retirement

In this article, Senior Executive Vice President Brian Severin emphasizes the importance of avoiding fear-driven or emotional decisions about investments, and points out why staying invested and riding out market declines generally results in a better outcome than selling at the market low.

 

5/11/23

BenefitsPro

Choosing the right retirement plan for a small business: Know your options

In this article, Senior Executive Vice President Brian Severin sheds light on several retirement solutions that many small-business employers may be unaware are available to them, as well as some key provisions from the SECURE 2.0 Act.

 

5/10/23

Retirement Daily

403(b) and 457(b) Plans: What You Need to Know

Senior Executive Vice President Brian Severin shares insights about different types of retirement plans available to nonprofit employees and government workers, including why understanding the benefits and options of their retirement plan is essential to taking full control of their financial future.

 

4/17/23

Forbes

Building A Business One Person At A Time

In this article, Chris Festog, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, explores fundamental ways for companies to ensure they are comprised of people who are fully invested in each other and in the success of the organization.

 

2/13/23

Forbes

Fundamental (And Often Undervalued) Skills Every Successful CFO Should Have

Chris Festog, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, highlights the business value of the CFO’s role in constructing an analytical framework and a reporting mechanism, helping to drive investment and innovation, optimizing plans and more.

 

2/8/23

People and Performance Podcast

Improving Employee Performance in Financial Services

In this podcast, Mutual of America Executive Vice President and Chief HR Officer Tara Favors offers insights on a range of topics, including ways HR can help shape workplace culture, support business growth, drive employee engagement and promote diversity.

 

2/2/23

Retirement Daily

Retirement Savings, Your 401(k), and SECURE 2.0

In this article, Mutual of America Senior Executive Vice President Brian Severin explores three things for employees of small businesses to keep in mind as they try to make the most of their retirement plan, including ways they might benefit from the SECURE 2.0 Act.

 

1/31/23

ThinkAdvisor

The Big Reasons IRAs Might See Outflows in 2023

Mutual of America Senior Executive Vice President Brian Severin provides insights on important trends in retirement saving, most notably the state of individual retirement accounts versus workplace retirement plans, as well as on features of the SECURE 2.0 Act.

 

1/11/23

Wealth Management

Economic Perspective: Inflation’s Impact Continues into 2023

In this article written for Wealth Management’s 2023 Market Outlook, Stephen Rich, Chairman and CEO of Mutual of America Capital Management LLC, highlights issues that affected the U.S. financial markets and economy during 2022 and explores what may happen in 2023.

 

11/25/22

USA Today

Is It Ever Too Late to Start Saving for Retirement?

Mutual of America Senior Executive Vice President Brian Severin weighs in on things that individuals who are past the halfway mark toward retirement, and have not started saving, can do to make up for lost time.

 

11/15/22

Retirement Daily

How Can Small Businesses Set Up the Best Retirement Plan?

Mutual of America Senior Executive Vice President Brian Severin provides insights on key factors for businesses to consider when building a retirement plan that meets its goals and the retirement-saving need of its employees.

 

9/1/22

HR Magazine

How to Chart a Path to the C-Suite

Mutual of America Executive Vice President and Chief HR Officer Tara Favors shares insights about career skills and knowledge gained and needed en route to the C-suite.

 

8/19/22

ThinkAdvisor

Better Service Means Better Retirement Security

In this Q&A with Mutual of America Senior Executive Vice President Brian Severin, he provides thoughts on the value of retirement plans, and the state of the retirement industry today and in the future.

 

8/16/22

WealthManagement

Midyear Economic Perspective: Volatility and Uncertainty Reign

Mutual of America Capital Management LLC Chairman and CEO Stephen Rich revisits the U.S. financial markets and economy from the first half of 2022 and looks at what might happen in the months ahead.

 

8/2/22

HRChat

HRChat Podcast with Tara Favors

Mutual of America Executive Vice President and Chief HR Officer Tara Favors and host Bill Banham discuss HR issues such as pay equity; attracting and retaining employees; and diversity, equity and inclusion.

 

7/19/22

Savoy Magazine

Shaping Your Career with the Five “Cs”

Mutual of America Executive Vice President and Chief HR Officer Tara Favors shares insights and tips on ways that early-career professionals can advance their careers.

 

7/14/22

InvestmentNews

American companies still lack retirement plans: AARP

Mutual of America Senior Executive Vice President Brian Severin provides commentary in this article, which highlights that close to half of U.S. private-sector employees ages 18 to 64 work for a company that doesn't offer either a traditional pension or a retirement savings plan.