Retirement benefits

Retirees saw a small increase in expendable income once they started collecting Social Security, according to a new study.

The financial insurance industry is constantly changing and employers need to constantly evaluate their offerings, explains adviser Sarah Kaelberer.

Retiree investors can use safe withdrawal rates and maintain a diversified portfolio with more asset classes, writes Wade Pfau, professor at The American College.

Workers should not necessarily consider a 401(k) the first stop for retirement savings.

Seniors should consider getting a second opinion when developing a Social Security claiming strategy, as they might be ill-advised the first time.

The regulation’s debut is approaching and the Department of Labor is already talking about fixes. Here is what to look out for.

The majority of respondents to a Fidelity Investments survey misidentified the greatest expense after leaving the workforce.

Plan sponsors need to improve employees' well-being by actively encouraging roll-ins.

Wellness programs are key to helping employees change money behaviors that are negatively impacting their ability to save for retirement.

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

Benefit pros need to think beyond the printed benefit guidebook and consider online access to summaries, on-demand webinars and social media.

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.

From financial regulation to student loan to taxes, here is what the Trump Administration has done so far in his first 100 days in office.

With the talent pool as aggressive as it is, employers know that these most desired perks will help to attract the best and brightest workers.

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

The retirement industry is relieved to have the new DOL secretary confirmed so he can start working on pressing issues.

More than half of not-for-profit companies say ensuring workers are ready for the golden years remains a top priority in the immediate future’

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.