Save for Retirement Week offers education opportunities
MassMutual has webisodes and a seminar lined up for next week for plan sponsors who want to take advantage of the chance to stimulate active participation.
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Court backs companies with bad stock-infused retirement plans
The U.S. Supreme Court wont be hearing lawsuits that said Citigroup and McGraw-Hill breached their duties as plan sponsors.
Defined contribution participation rises as IRAs decline
Recent data indicates that 401(k)s and other DC plans account for more than 60% of families total financial assets.
Survey shows shift in stock savings strategy
Fidelity Investments reports that, where previously stock assets were targeted for paying bills and debt, more and more stock participants plan to use that eventual revenue for retirement.
Online or face time?
Better retirement plan education combines both online features and in-person meetings, say experts.
How the best 401(k)s got that way
Officials from Principal Financials best companies for employee fiscal wellness describe how they structure their retirement plans.
Retire at 70? If youre lucky
A new data analysis from the Employee Benefit Research Institute says retiring five years later in life might not be enough to shore up proper savings.
Investors increasingly consider annuities vital to retirement plan
Market volatility has made annuities markedly more attractive in the past year.
Misunderstood risks accompany new DC thinking
As the emphasis of defined contribution retirement plans shifts from wealth accumulation to income replacement, new pitfalls lie along the new path.
ERISA council to hold public meeting
Members of the Department of Labors ERISA Advisory Council have scheduled an open forum to discuss disability benefits in defined contribution plans, as well as other topics.
Making financial education fun
HR pros invest time and effort in the EBN-EBA Financial Fitness Challenge to help employees become financially healthy.
Why arent more advisers, investors picking annuities?
Nearly half of those without annuities in a recent survey worry providers could not meet guaranteed obligations and only 5% were highly knowledgeable on the subject.
More Canadians set to work during retirement
Nearly two-thirds of Canadians surveyed have fallen short of their savings goal, and many plan to work part-time to supplement their pension.
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Roths spearhead IRA retirement savings increase
Roth IRAs appeal most to the youngest and oldest investors, according to Fidelity, their No. 1 provider, which also reports an across the board investment know-how hunger.
Texas pensions pan other states plans to close gaps
Many in the Lone Star State are bucking the idea that moving to 401(k)-style defined-savings plans like Kansas or Rhode Island could help bridge assets with future obligations.
Bankruptcy saves city, but leaves scars
The smallest city in Rhode Island has saved its bondholders at the expense of retirees and fiscal independence.
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Hilary Russ
Bridging the female investor confidence gap
As more women are becoming the primary breadwinner in their households, a survey finds that financial advisers can make their futures feel safer and more informed.
Schwab sees 401(k) matches back to pre-recession levels
Auto-enrollment, auto-increase and professional advice features are all up among 401(k) plans, according to a new data analysis from Charles Schwab.
401(k) champion inspired by Martin Luther King Jr.
David George Ball, former assistant secretary of labor under President George H. W. Bush, was inspired by Martin Luther King Jr. to help employees achieve financial security.
2012 Benny Award Winner: Aetna makes financial wellness part of its culture
Benny Award winner Carol Klusek strives to make financial wellness part of Aetnas workplace culture.