Retirement planning

The 2006 rule prompted private sector employers to cut or freeze pension plans, new research indicates.

Employers that sponsor retirement benefits may wonder if their non-eligible employees will be required to participate in these state-sponsored programs.

Fiduciary framework, increased financial wellness efforts and greater automation should be on benefits professionals’ radar.

Anticipation of auto enrollment features is expected to change the way advisers serve their clients.

A good case can be made that the President-elect will be too busy with more important matters to roll back the regulations prior to their 2017 effective date.

Willis Towers Watson says a variety of operational, strategic and portfolio management goals will help plan sponsors best utilize resources to improve outcomes.

Anticipation of auto enrollment features is expected to change the way advisers serve their clients.

Here's why filing for Social Security benefits at the wrong time may mean a less fulfilling retirement.

Fiduciary framework, increased financial wellness efforts and greater automation should be on benefits professionals’ radar.

Here's why filing for Social Security benefits at the wrong time may mean a less fulfilling retirement.

As the older workers reach the last years in their careers, benefit managers often urge them to start saving for their final years of life.

Employees who invest heavily in company stock are commingling their financial capital with their human capital, and making their financial plans unnecessarily risky along the way.

Employees who invest heavily in company stock are commingling their financial capital with their human capital, and making their financial plans unnecessarily risky along the way.

A good case can be made that the President-elect will be too busy with more important matters to roll back the regulations prior to their 2017 effective date.

It is a plan fiduciary’s responsibility to keep up with best practices, such as monitoring responsiveness and overall communication, says consultant Rhonda Berg.

With Donald Trump's election, a bitterly debated regulation that requires advisers to put their clients' interests first could be derailed.

They are advised to max out tax-deductible contributions to their 401(k) plan and IRA to pay less in taxes this year.

They are advised to max out tax-deductible contributions to their 401(k) plan and IRA to pay less in taxes this year.

As the older workers reach the last years in their careers, benefit managers often urge them to start saving for their final years of life.

Industry leaders share how employers can maximize plan potential while steering clear of common pitfalls.