401(k)

There’s a wide disconnect between retirement plan participants and their retirement goals, and that is affecting how employees understand and interact with plans, according to new research.

Index funds can have longer-term benefits than just a one-time expense that's lower than the other investment options.

Index funds can have longer-term benefits than just a one-time expense that's lower than the other investment options.

Why timing is so important for college graduates when making contributions to their employers' 401(k) plans.

Why timing is so important for college graduates when making contributions to their employers' 401(k) plans.

Most plan sponsors are falling short when it comes to managing their RFP process, says adviser Robert Lawton.

Spousal and survivor benefits have become outdated and no longer address the needs of today's families given divorce rates and the number of single households.

Spousal and survivor benefits have become outdated and no longer address the needs of today's families given divorce rates and the number of single households.

While experts agree automatic 401(k) features will help workers' retirement readiness, employers still remain skeptical – with many chalking their concerns up to added plan costs.

Congress can help by creating a law that will enable states and local governments to lower the benefits they promise their employees.