Investments

Low-cost passive index funds and sticking to an asset allocation plan even during a market downturn overcame some common pitfalls.

Low-cost passive index funds and sticking to an asset allocation plan even during a market downturn allow employees to overcome common pitfalls.

Millennials change jobs more than older generations, but thinking about the future is not a huge priority.

Millennials change jobs more than older generations, but thinking about the future is not a huge priority.

Investors are more likely to invest less aggressively over the years even if the decision does not make sense, according to a new study.

Renaming options using the asset class name they represent lacks transparency, causes participant frustration and is not a best practice.

Investors are more likely to invest less aggressively over the years even if the decision does not make sense, according to a new study.

Workers may want to create an account on Social Security's official website to get a good estimate of their retirement benefits.

Retirees may opt for current market valuation or their funded ratio as the basis for the allocation.

People who have left the workforce may opt for current market valuation or their funded ratio as the basis for the allocation.

To build a strong portfolio, investors should consider blue-chip stocks that pay high dividends.

Retirement plan sponsors need to focus on both risk mitigation and risk transfer now that the IRS has terminated its determination letter program at the beginning of the year.

To build a strong portfolio, investors should consider blue-chip stocks that pay high dividends.

Young firm lays off 10; president who lead business-to-business effort resigns.

Employees should opt for simpler annuities, which tend to be less expensive than those with more complicated terms.

Clients should opt for simpler annuities, which tend to be less expensive than those with more complicated terms.

Two experts weigh in on whether there is a looming retirement crisis in the U.S., and provide opposite views on the issue.

Two experts weigh in on whether there is a looming problem in the U.S., and provide opposite views on the issue.

Long-term care brings hefty costs, which won't be completely covered by Medicare, so clients may want to consider living-benefits products, an asset-based long-term care coverage or an annuity.

Under new laws, plan participants are allowed to take such action without any upfront tax consequences.