Retirement

Human-machine balance, personalized communications and hospital indemnity are among the offerings expected to grow next year, according to MetLife.

Employees should do a quick assessment of their retirement prospects while still working.

U.S. financial firms plan to expand a secretive project protecting bank accounts against crippling cyber attacks so that it will also guard trillions of dollars in investment funds.

Many employees with access to Roth IRAs or designated Roth accounts in their 401(k), 403(b) or 457 savings plans are not taking advantage of them.

One strategy to enhance financial prospects is to get a part-time job via the gig economy.

Driven by a strong stock market, a select group of Fortune 1000 companies saw modest growth, finds Willis Towers Watson.

Workers may want to opt for a fund that follows small companies as they will benefit from a lower corporate tax rate under the new tax law.

Employers are looking for a partner who is knowledgeable about regulatory changes, will focus on improving 401(k) performance and will help minimize costs.

Amazon, American Express and Ikea are among the employers offering enviable perks to employees.

A pension expert from the Netherlands says that the U.S. retirement system sets a bad example in securing the golden years of its workforce.