Retirement planning

Ted Benna, the man widely regarded as the father of the 401(k) plan, recently reflected on his creation – and he wasn't happy. Benna laments that 401(k)s have become so complicated and so expensive and so rife with opportunities for mistakes.

The head of Betterment for Business is responsible for the company’s turnkey 401(k) service that includes personalized investment advice for plan participants.

The general manager of Betterment for Business is responsible for the company’s turnkey 401(k) service that includes personalized investment advice for plan participants.

In this low-return, low-interest rate environment, there’s a new set rules for offering a list of retirement plan funds, according to wealth management adviser Robert Lawton.

In this low-return, low-interest rate environment, there’s a new set rules for offering a list of retirement plan funds, according to wealth management adviser Robert Lawton.

Almost 20% of Americans 65 and older are now working, according to the latest data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. That’s the most older people with a job since the early 1960s, before the U.S. enacted Medicare.

Even with disclosure rules in place, it is sometimes hard for plan sponsors to discern the fairness of the fee structures in their retirement plans.

To improve employees’ long-term finances, encourage plan sponsors to look past typical 401(k) metrics and concentrate on a comprehensive approach to financial services.

To help improve employees’ financial prospects post-work, plan sponsors should look beyond the typical metrics of 401(k) contribution and participation rates and concentrate instead on a comprehensive financial wellness approach.

The DOL’s April 2017 deadline means employers should start familiarizing themselves now with their responsibilities under the new regulations.

The founder of Tuition.io makes it easier for employers to help workers with their student loan debt.

The DOL’s April 2017 deadline means employers should start familiarizing themselves now with their responsibilities under the new regulations.

The founder of Tuition.io makes it easier for employers to help workers with their student loan debt.

Nearly half of U.S. workers have no retirement savings, so plan sponsors should embrace auto-enrollment and online education and advice, says adviser Robert Lawton.

During an M&A, figuring out what to do with the retirement plans can sometimes be an afterthought, but it doesn’t need to be, says State Street’s Nate Miles.

Consumer prices may be relatively stable overall, but healthcare costs for people 65 and over are rising rapidly.

During an M&A, figuring out what to do with the retirement plans can sometimes be an afterthought, but it doesn’t need to be, says State Street’s Nate Miles.

For workers looking at life post-career, steady income is more important than return on investment.

An RFP, along with fee negotiation and benchmarking exercises can often result in significant annual savings for plan participants, according to USI Consulting Group’s Mark Sarlo.

Employers looking to minimize DB program risks should consider market-return cash balance plans, according to October Three Consulting’s Larry Sher.