Retirement

Proponents of defined-contribution plans envisioned them as supplements to defined benefit plans; they didn't anticipate that 401(k)s would largely replace pensions.

The tech-based innovation can help workers keep money in their retirement plans and relieve record-keepers from the challenges presented by small accounts.

Retirement expert Bob Lawton shares how leading-edge employers are strengthening their DC plans this year.

Proponents of defined-contribution plans envisioned them as supplements to defined benefit plans; they didn't anticipate that 401(k)s would largely replace pensions.

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.

A retired substitute teacher can expect a two-thirds cut to her Social Security spousal benefits because of the government pension offset provision.

Bloomberg View Columnist Megan McArdle explores if the retirement savings plan was 'a tragic mistake.'

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.