401(k)

Age discrimination, unpredictable life shocks and involuntary retirement casts serious doubt on the “work longer” thesis.

Clients adding investments other than target-date funds to their 401(k) or 403(b) could potentially hurt their bottom line.

To make the most of their savings, workers should start funding their accounts as early as possible.

Those leaving the workforce before 65 need more cost-effective places to live.

Those leaving the workforce before 65 need more cost-effective places to live.

The next generation can assist loved ones with applying for financial assistance, reducing expenses and developing a financial plan.

In addition to generally offering poorly performing investment options, these accounts also stick participants with potentially high administration fees.

Many pin the blame on stagnant or dwindling income, according to a new survey.

In addition to generally offering poorly performing investment options, these accounts also stick participants with potentially high administration fees.

Not every employer offers a good match to employee 401(k) contributions.

The financial group also says employee savings rates are on the rise.

Not every employer offers a good match to employee 401(k) contributions.

Employees who retire early are more likely to experience bouts of anxiety and self-doubt.

Provisions to relax nexus requirement for shared plans are a modest step, but open multiple employer plans enjoy strong momentum and broad support.

Forget student debt. Employers need to be thinking about 401(k) loans.

The move is expected to prevent fund leakage through opt-out rollovers when workers leave a job, industry experts say.

Small and midsize employers will be able to form or connect with associations to offer employees workplace retirement plans.

Before saving for retirement, young employees are advised to pay down high-interest debts and build an emergency fund, an expert says.

Without measures to help workers avoid the decision to withdraw their savings, the proposed law is less likely to achieve the stated goals of its supporters.

Single women in their early 60s have saved roughly $37,000 less than men.