Though people who belong to both parties express optimism about their financial futures, the vast majority don’t think they have planned well for their end of work lives.

Employers should take note of this ‘significant challenge' as salary threshold for exempt employees grows.

Employers must help workers understand each of the available plan types and the terms that are commonly used to describe them.

The “I-lost-it” excuse may actually work. This revenue procedure provides taxpayers with a new mechanism to facilitate a rollover, even if a technical failure to comply with the 60-day rule has occurred.

Midwest city has its credit outlook raised because of the city’s work to shore up its retirement system and avert insolvency for the pensions that don’t have enough money to pay the benefits promised.

Retailers use Labor Day to sell us "elegant" fire pits and pom-poms for handbags (yes, an accessory for an accessory). That isn't quite what the holiday is about.

Fewer Americans than expected filed applications for unemployment benefits, further evidence of a healthy labor market.

The product is designed to improve broker experience through easier implementation, the company’s Mike Zarrillo says.

The documents are far too general and often confusing, says Unified Trust Company’s Lee Topley.

The senior wellness consultant at EPIC shows clients that it’s about much more than lip service.

Change likely due to ACA, United Benefit Advisors research finds.

More than a third of global companies have a policy in place, but efforts in the United States still fall short, Mercer finds.

"We see a narrowing of players," says Alois Pirker, research director for Aite Group's Wealth Management practice.

Unison Advisors' Nir Kaissar explores why these plans — 'an indispensable tool for insuring that workers have a comfortable experience in their twilight years' — are failing.

Advisers can reduce stress for all involved through quick actions such as quarterly check-ins, says STRIVE Benefits' Saravanan Chettiar.

Employers need to expand efforts on educating employees about healthcare savings, says Alegeus CEO Steve Auerbach.

It’s not the presidential candidates who can have an impact on the consequences of health reform, but rather those on lower tickets, says adviser Vinnie Daboul.

Except for mortgages, student loans constitute the largest component of household debt for U.S. employees, and location can play a part in higher education costs. Employers might take note when offering benefits to help workers pay down their loans.

Investors are better off having target-date funds than balanced funds as TDFs provide broader diversification and focus on minimizing risk.

Move over millennials, there's a new workaholic generation in town.