Retirement benefits

Plan sponsors are taking on more risk to boost assets and lower plan liabilities.

Many company retirement savings plans could use a swift kick into the 21st century, according to a new report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office.

Two federal proposals would make it easier to invest assets on behalf of terminated participants, says columnist John Ludwig.

Auto-enrollment, employer matching and re-enrollment are all strategies employers should embrace to help employees better save for their futures.

Employers can make their retirement plan more relevant to employees by demonstrating a commitment to sustainable practices.

The U.S. Labor Department granted temporary permission to five banks to continue managing certain U.S. pension funds after convictions of the banks or their units, potentially allowing the banks to move beyond their legal troubles over objections by some Democratic lawmakers.

Aimed at people who don’t have access to a 401(k) at work, this government IRA helps new and low-income workers save for their golden years.

The strategy not only helps improve employees’ chances of achieving a financially secure retirement, but it also increases plans’ average account balances.

Two federal proposals would make it easier to invest assets on behalf of terminated participants, says columnist John Ludwig.

Employers need to refocus efforts to change employees’ behaviors by embracing best practices including auto-enrollment and auto-escalation.