Retirement planning

But employer auto-enrollment, rather than employee financial intelligence, may be the reason.

Retirement plan sponsors should focus on student loan repayments, the fiduciary rule and more in the coming year.

Despite a post-election rally on Wall Street, Willis Towers Watson analysis finds that companies remain slow to fully contribute to their plans.

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.

The plans bear closer resemblance to a DC model than their first-generation predecessor. But are they a realistic answer?

These four benefits professionals were recognized this year for their efforts helping employees get healthier, smarter and more financially aware.

More than 8 in 10 young employees say they plan to work into retirement, which indicates a “fundamental shift.”

When helping people plan their post-employment lives, make sure they see the full picture of healthcare costs, says adviser Steven A. Plewes.

Consultants Keith Clark and Adam Pozek debate if 3(16) services add value to plan sponsors.

Thanks to legal battles and federal regulations, plan sponsors have more to consider than ever before

Market-return plans bear closer resemblance to DC model than their first-generation predecessor. But are they a realistic answer?

Employer role in these retirement savings plans is growing, says attorney Christine P. Roberts.

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

Increased financial wellness efforts, greater automation and recordkeeper consolidation should be on benefits professionals’ radar.

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

Some of that confidence stems from the presidential election in November, Wells Fargo/Gallup research finds.

Clients should consider switching to a Roth IRA or Roth 401(k) as investment growth and distributions are not subject to tax.

More than 8 in 10 young employees say they plan to work into retirement, which indicates a “fundamental shift.”

Employer role in these retirement savings plans is growing, says attorney Christine P. Roberts.

Although clients pay taxes on the contributions they make, they can still expect tax savings as their money grows tax-free and future distributions are exempt from taxes.