Retirement

No clear path to investment classes to which funds are flowing.

In a new survey, 47% are “very satisfied” with the information from professional advisers, up from 25% in 2011, while satisfaction with information from plan sponsors is down from 30% two years ago to 10% today.

Many plan sponsors are adopting a more holistic approach that integrates plan design, risk transfer and investment management.

The situation is not hopeless for them, but time is not on their side.

Key findings in a recent study by the Society of Actuaries can give us some much needed context.

The Atlanta-based banking organization has added new retirement income projection tools that it says enhances the ability of plan participants to make more informed decisions around retirement planning.

Interaction with clients suffering in some cases.

Although the stock market has been in record territory and economic indicators have improved, there are defensive investments planners and retirement investors should keep an eye on.

Most households should not annuitize any of their wealth, according to a study from the Congressional Budget Office.

Differences in regulatory approaches underscored in House bill.