Retirement

Workers should not necessarily consider a 401(k) the first stop for retirement savings.

Seniors should consider getting a second opinion when developing a Social Security claiming strategy, as they might be ill-advised the first time.

The regulation’s debut is approaching and the Department of Labor is already talking about fixes. Here is what to look out for.

The majority of respondents to a Fidelity Investments survey misidentified the greatest expense after leaving the workforce.

The partner who first reaches 62 should consider delaying Social Security until the age of 70, and they should continue contributing to the retired spouse’s IRA if possible.

Plan sponsors need to improve employees' well-being by actively encouraging roll-ins.

The partner who first reaches 62 should consider delaying Social Security until the age of 70, and they should continue contributing to the retired spouse’s IRA if possible.

Wellness programs are key to helping employees change money behaviors that are negatively impacting their ability to save for retirement.

To build a strong portfolio, investors should consider blue-chip stocks that pay high dividends.

Benefit pros need to think beyond the printed benefit guidebook and consider online access to summaries, on-demand webinars and social media.