Retirement

Retirees are advised to adopt a less aggressive approach to investing and reduce their risk exposure.

Female employees are ill-prepared for retirement — roughly one-third less than their male coworkers — but employers can help close the gap.

A new survey finds that millennials are especially vulnerable to false hopes and wishful thinking about post-work life.

Employers are not in the driver seat of these programs but they usually get the blame when a retirement plan needs an intervention, says attorney David Pixley.

Collective Investment Trust funds are gaining traction in retirement plans but advisers need to know how they can help plan participants.

Retirees should not underestimate the impact of taxes on their income after they leave the workforce, as their tax liability could reduce substantially their net earnings.

Brokers can maximize the value of their clients’ 401(k) participation and group health offerings by ensuring employers meet timely regulatory obligations.

When hiring a third-party financial partner, employee benefit consultants must look at data, technology and documentation.

Those who leave the workforce before age 65 and want to reduce their premiums are advised to keep their taxable income between $12,060 and $48,240 for singles.

Companies offering benefits that workers feel demonstrate compassion, such as flexible hours and paid leave, are more likely to have higher retention rates.