401(k)

The Kentucky firm wants plan sponsors and participants to better understand their retirement options.

Employers' 401(k) matching contributions this year are likely to reach 4.7% of worker's pay, up from 3% in 2009.

Employers' 401(k) matching contributions this year are likely to reach 4.7% of worker's pay, up from 3% in 2009.

To avoid paying high fees, retirement savers should ensure that their plan administrator is a no-load fund company and avoid overpriced house funds.

The president of Principal Resource Group has started a scholarship for women to understand the field, with big plans to grow the initiative.

The president of Principal Resource Group has started a scholarship for women to understand the field, with big plans to grow the initiative.

Plan sponsors will continue to get documentation when they start a new plan, explains benefits lawyer Chris Collins.

Seniors who want to relocate in retirement to a different place from what their spouse prefers may opt to maintain two homes.

While retirees can start taking 401(k) withdrawals without penalties when they turn 59 1/2, they may want to consider drawing from their taxable accounts for their living expenses.

While there are 567 ways to claim benefits, clients are advised to pick a strategy that will maximize a spouse's benefit on their record.