401(k)

With some employees forced to retire earlier than expected because of health issues, employers need to reinforce the "save early" message.

Employers are taking a more active role in helping prepare their employees for retirement, boosting their 401(k) employer matches and default contribution savings rates for employees.

Smart millennials are rejecting higher salaries for quality workplace retirement plans, says researcher Jason Dorsey, chief strategy officer with The Center for Generational Kinetics. Do you agree?

As the U.S. retirement industry shifts its focus from the accumulation of wealth to Americans’ need for a steady stream of retirement income, industry experts search for answers in what other countries are doing.

Baby boomers, Generation X and millennials all have different attitudes about saving for the future and varying work styles, and it’s crucial that advisers know these differences before discussing retirement savings options.

Commentary: Teetering on the edge of the looming retirement crisis in America, partisan politics are part of the reason we have failed to move up in the rankings, says retirement expert Chad Parks.

When David Hassell, CEO of software company 15Five, shopped around for a 401(k) plan he was left frustrated and confused by vendors’ lack of fee transparency.

Although target-date funds might not be the right investment vehicle for every 401(k) plan member, here are six reasons they’re better than other options.

Financial stress can affect employee productivity and while many employees say they understand the importance of saving for retirement, some say they can’t afford to save or lack understanding about where or how to save.

Portability solutions are a proven method for facilitating and actively encouraging participants to keep their hard-earned savings in the retirement system.