Emile Hallez

Emile Hallez is ESG editor at InvestmentNews. Previously he was U.S. news editor for ESG Clarity, covered retirement at InvestmentNews, and worked as a reporter and associate editor at Ignites, a Financial Times publication. Prior to his work in financial journalism, he cut his teeth as a reporter at Evergreen Newspapers, a small chain of community papers in Colorado. Going back even farther in time, he worked as a technician at a tissue bank, making bone, soft tissue and skin grafts. Emile is passionate about cycling, rock climbing, and environmental and animal rights issues. He can often be found exploring the woods of Maine with his wife, Meika, and rescue mutts Piper and Buckey.

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Roth conversions 'on sale' and other retirement advice amid the market crash
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 18, 2020
Roth conversions 'on sale' and other retirement advice amid the market crash

People near retirement are the most at risk from the sell-off, and advisers have several recommendations for them

Wells Fargo named in new 401(k) lawsuit
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 17, 2020
Wells Fargo named in new 401(k) lawsuit

The company has been sued again over its use of its own products in its retirement plan

One TDF series outperforms others in market plunge
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 16, 2020
One TDF series outperforms others in market plunge

The newer product line has a different approach to asset allocation than most other target-date funds

Trump's proposed payroll tax holiday could hurt the economy more than it helps
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 12, 2020
Trump's proposed payroll tax holiday could hurt the economy more than it helps

In a speech Wednesday, the president said he would pressure Congress to suspend Social Security and Medicare taxes for the rest of the year

Kitces switches advisory firms
NEWS RIAS MAR 12, 2020
Kitces switches advisory firms

The co-founder of the XY Planning Network and publisher of Nerd's Eye View blog has joined Buckingham Wealth Partners

Auto-IRA floated in Colorado
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 11, 2020
Auto-IRA floated in Colorado

The state is one of a number that have considered or adopted a public savings system for private-sector workers who don't have access to employer-sponsored retirement plans

Judge pulls plug on CenturyLink 401(k) lawsuit
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 10, 2020
Judge pulls plug on CenturyLink 401(k) lawsuit

The court granted summary judgment for the telecommunications firm, finding that its $5 billion plan did not violate federal law

Alight, Estee Lauder settle case of plundered 401(k)
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 09, 2020
Alight, Estee Lauder settle case of plundered 401(k)

Thieves raided a retirement plan participant's account of $99,000, nearly emptying it

Loan provider adds 401(k) service for debt-weary workers
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 09, 2020
Loan provider adds 401(k) service for debt-weary workers

Retirement plan sponsors can now make contributions on behalf of employees who are paying down student loans

Pershing's new custody pricing goes head-to-head with Schwab
NEWS RIAS MAR 06, 2020
Pershing's new custody pricing goes head-to-head with Schwab

The new fee models include a zero-transaction-fee structure and a monthly subscription option