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Employees who don’t factor health care costs into their retirement planning could be in for a rude awakening.

Small-business 401(k) plan participants don’t have access to the same tools and resources that participants in large plans have, which could be putting them at a retirement disadvantage.

John Engler, president of Business Roundtable, called on Secretary of Labor Thomas Perez to consider changes to the fiduciary proposal.

Retirement planning is harder than sticking to a diet and exercise program, millennials say.

Retirement confidence around the world is up, yet only a third of employees report receiving retirement information from their employer.

SMILE Community Action Agency has made a concerted effort in the past year and a half to offer a more in-depth benefits package to employees so that it can become an employer of choice.

Actively managed funds still represent the largest chunk of most 401(k) investment lineups, but passively managed investments have risen in recent years because of fee disclosure regulations, target-date funds and the notion that managed accounts have been unable to beat the returns of index funds.

A number of states are looking to establish state-run DC plans for workers who don’t have access to employer-sponsored retirement plans.

With the final comment period for the DOL’s proposed fiduciary rule closing later this month, experts say the pressure is on regulators to issue a final rule before President Obama leaves office.

Retirement plan sponsors need more clarity with QDIA regulations, says the Government Accountability Office.

Employees are gaining confidence in their short-term finances but the majority is still not saving enough for retirement.

The retirement system continues to change, with close to half of all corporate DB plans now closed to new entrants.

Stock market swings reiterate need for ongoing retirement plan communication.

Ron Shaw, retirement program manager for Paychex, focuses on the retirement readiness of the company’s young workforce.

The adoption rate of managed accounts remains low, yet retirement plan participants who use them report higher projected retirement wealth and better portfolio diversification.

Americans express lower overall retirement confidence than in years past, but rank saving for retirement a top priority.

Group pension buy-outs are usually seasonal, with the most activity happening in the fourth quarter, but industry analysts are seeing a trend toward more sales throughout the year.

While employees see the value in their 401(k) plan, many admit they don’t use it to its full advantage because of competing financial priorities.

Even with an employer match, many employees still choose not to contribute to their 401(k) plan.

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