Investment returns

Steady gains made in equity markets last year were "clearly a tailwind,” an expert says.

The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp. is facing a $54 billion deficit for insuring multiemployer plans in unionized industries, says the GAO report.

Those who signed up in the past year will get a smaller pension than they would under the old system, but they can expect additional benefits from the tax-advantaged Thrift Savings Plan.

Benefits are meant to replace just 40% of preretirement income, so many retirees should consider creating new income sources, such as running a small business or renting out a property.

Taking these steps can help clients insulate themselves from some of the market volatility that we've been experiencing recently, says one expert.

Factors including low interest rates may have contributed to success.

Market valuations may not be a reliable tool to use to make investing decisions so it can be prudent for savers to assume low investment returns, says an expert.

Reinventing a new life may involve uncovering new interests and a new way to live after you leave your career.

Millennials and other younger clients would see their Social Security benefits decrease 21% once the program runs out of funds by 2034.

Working longer can be a great decision, as it will allow seniors to keep themselves healthy as well as allow them to delay filing for Social Security benefits.

Employees have a hundred—if not a thousand—possible options to consider when claiming Social Security benefits.

New research finds that Americans are stashing more cash in their 401(k)s than in savings account.

Employees should do a quick assessment of their retirement prospects while still working.

The Roth 401(k) is more flexible than a Roth IRA, and it is funded with after-tax dollars, which can help "diffuse the potential tax bomb."

The Roth 401(k) is more flexible than a Roth IRA, and it is funded with after-tax dollars, which can help "diffuse the potential tax bomb."

Workers should consider the next market downturn as an opportunity to invest in stocks that are "on sale."

Gold tends to hold its value in the long-term, but it's volatile — almost as much as stocks — so clients may need decades to ride out its ups and downs,

The stock market has been on a tear which helps explain the rising optimism in retirement optimism.

The stock market has been on a tear, writes a financial analyst, which helps explain the rising optimism.

Willis Towers Watson says a variety of operational, strategic and portfolio management goals will help plan sponsors best utilize resources to improve outcomes.