Margaret Collins

States and large cities can more simply establish their own retirement programs for private-sector workers under new rules, which are aimed at expanding the number of Americans with access to tax-advantaged savings accounts.

Any new regulations must address ‘real problems in the marketplace,’ NAIFA says.

While employees at some of America's most successful businesses do enjoy a healthy range of 401(k) benefits, those working at Facebook, Whole Foods and Amazon.com are not as lucky.

These measures are making it more difficult to save for old age.

President Barack Obama offered more Americans the chance to save for retirement through payroll deductions with a plan for new government-sponsored savings accounts.

The higher tax rates passed by Congress this year have some top U.S. earners seeking last- minute strategies to lower their tax bite as year-end calculations turn up unpleasant surprises.

A primary reason for same-sex couples to amend their returns may be if an individual received employer-provided health coverage for a spouse.