401(k)

With the full retirement age increased, the advantages of waiting until age 70 have been somewhat diminished.

Proponents of defined-contribution plans envisioned them as supplements to defined benefit plans; they didn't anticipate that 401(k)s would largely replace pensions.

Proponents of defined-contribution plans envisioned them as supplements to defined benefit plans; they didn't anticipate that 401(k)s would largely replace pensions.

With the potential for litigation that has plagued plans like NYU’s on the rise, it’s ‘time to clean up’ fiduciary activity in this sector, say industry experts.

Bloomberg View Columnist Megan McArdle explores if the retirement savings plan was 'a tragic mistake.'

With the potential for litigation that has plagued plans like NYU’s on the rise, it’s ‘time to clean up’ fiduciary activity in this sector, say industry experts.

Many Americans are facing bleak retirement prospects as a result of the current do-it-yourself retirement system.

Many pension plans are facing financial woes, with many of them reducing pension payouts to their beneficiaries.

Underestimating longevity is one of the blunders that clients should sidestep when preparing for retirement.

If they file for Social Security, they should expect 26% less than they would get if they wait until their full retirement age.