Investments

Employers' 401(k) matching contributions this year are likely to reach 4.7% of worker's pay, up from 3% in 2009.

Employers' 401(k) matching contributions this year are likely to reach 4.7% of worker's pay, up from 3% in 2009.

To avoid paying high fees, retirement savers should ensure that their plan administrator is a no-load fund company and avoid overpriced house funds.

Employers should be encouraged to provide their workers affordable, simplified long-term care insurance for employees age 45 and older, says report from the Bipartisan Policy Center.

Employers should be encouraged to provide their workers affordable, simplified long-term care insurance for employees age 45 and older, says report from the Bipartisan Policy Center.

Real estate can be a good investment because historical data show that increases in rental rates outpace inflation, but there are caveats for workers to consider.

Real estate can be a good investment because historical data show that increases in rental rates outpace inflation, but there are caveats for clients to consider.

Lawmakers are considering scrapping individual deductions, including tax breaks for certain plan contributions.

Those who expect to stay longer on their jobs could be hurting their prospects, as many people are forced to retire early because of health issues.

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,