Retirement benefits

New legislation may help employees get back on the right path for retirement.

The word “fiduciary” has become an overused marketing term for many in the financial-services industry.

By focusing on certain key areas, retirement plan sponsors can make the most of this annual process.

Locales in Florida top the ten best cities for retirement, for their affordability and access to quality healthcare.

The current system doesn’t support the growing independent workforce, hybrid teams and isn’t supported by evolving digital technology — which could have big repercussions for employers.

Anthony Bunnell, head of retirement for Morgan Stanley at Work, shared how to secure a financially sound retirement.

Plan participants gave firms low marks in fundamental areas, though some performed better than others.

Duncan McNiff, a senior consultant at Portfolio Evaluations, is helping employers prepare their employees for the future.

As more and more employees gear up to leave their jobs in a post-pandemic hiring frenzy, economists fear the issue will only get worse.

Unsurprisingly, since they’ve owned 401(k)s for longer, boomers make up a lot of the 401(k) millionaires — the average age is 58.

The case for better aligning default options with income needs is undeniable. But how can we best implement these choices?

14.8 million participants switch employers every year — and 33% of workers have stranded a 401(k) savings account in a former employer’s plan at least once.

Employees often ignore their 401(k)s when they change jobs, leaving valuable assets behind.

This company released a corporate report card so employees know what their retirement investments are going toward — and whether or not it lines up with their own values.

Looking ahead, there are many arguments that the overall changes brought about by the pandemic could serve to improve future lifespans.

Nearly eight in 10 employers say a good offboarding experience is important to their brand reputation, according to Prudential data.

“Getting ready for retirement can be daunting, but this solution makes me feel more prepared for what’s ahead,” one Unum employee said.

Proposals to boost savings rates garner strong bipartisan support, but the consensus breaks down on how to handle multi-employer plans and state pension funds facing insolvency.

Employees will receive personalized insights, guidance and tools to build a financially secure retirement.

In spite of a year of record-breaking unemployment and job insecurity, Americans are digging their way out.