401(k)

Plan sponsors can help find retirement accounts with the help of “auto-locate,” a technology that creates links between record-keeping systems and establishes a virtual database of all employee records.

Experts are expecting more companies to offer student loan assistance, but a lack of tax benefits could stall the growing popularity of this benefit.

The U.S. needs to maintain its fertility rate and keep its population growth steady to ensure Social Security's sustainability, says expert.

The best way for plan sponsors to keep missing retirement participants to a minimum is to adopt auto-portability for accounts with less than $5,000, and actively encourage account consolidation among those with larger balances.

For employers, selecting the most appropriate 401(k) plan administrator isn’t always a no-brainer.

Millennials are leading the charge when it comes to increasing their retirement account contributions, according to Fidelity Investments.

Millennials are leading the charge when it comes to increasing their retirement account contributions, according to Fidelity Investments.

Data from retail investors firm Hearts & Wallets show that the number of clients owning taxable brokerage accounts has increased 10% over the past five years.

Some are forced to retire early because of disability, layoff and health issues, while others fear that the program will reduce future benefit payouts as a result of its financial woes.

Selecting the right 401(k) plan administrator is not a ‘no brainer,’ and advisers can add real value by helping clients make the best choice.