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The second-largest U.S. phone company plans to shift about one-fourth of its pension obligations to Prudential Insurance to remove risk from its balance sheet.

A new tool allows investors to take a glimpse into their age-tattered future, which a recent university study says encourages more savings.

Buck Consultants estimates the average salary increase in 2013 will be 3%, and two-thirds of surveyed companies plan to focus on retention, not hiring.

Fidelity Investments reports that 48% of baby boomers anticipate retiring with some kind debt — regardless of whether or not they expect a pension.

The world’s largest computer-services provider will only match defined contributions on Dec. 15 of each year — workers who leave or are fired before that date get nothing. The move could lead to significant savings, but it’s already led to criticism.

In a new study, only 14% of those aged 55 and older say their top financial priority is the accumulation of maximum wealth; far more want to save enough to have peace of mind.

Before the election last month, 59% of employers surveyed were in “wait and see” mode regarding post-2014 health care plans. Now, 84% are very likely to or definitely will offer health insurance after state exchanges open.

There is a rarely a plan of how "pretend sales goals" are going to actually be met, says EBA Contributor Kevin Trokey. He provides seven cultural issues to consider when selling product.

Where are the best undergraduate HR degree programs? Students look at a number of criteria, including courses and job placement services, but their No. 1 benchmark is the school’s accreditation, according to SHRM.

The Department of Health and Human Services has laid out 10 categories of benefits that must be included in health insurance plans offered through an exchange.