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Content and commentary featuring Mutual of America and our people.
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
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.
10/5/22
InvestmentNews
“IN the Office” with Brian Severin
Mutual of America Senior Executive Vice President Brian Severin talks with InvestmentNews anchor Gregg Greenberg about how the retirement industry can better support small-business owners offering and running retirement plans.
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.
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