Retirement benefits

More small companies would be encouraged to offer retirement savings plans to their employees under a proposed bill.

Plan sponsors should inquire about their adviser’s compensation, professional credentials and educational background, says retirement expert Robert Lawton.

Seniors should have socked away at least 10 times their salary in their retirement accounts by the time they retire to secure their golden years.

The firm’s new product, Fidelity Personalized Planning & Advice, gives plan sponsors another way to help employees save more for retirement.

If your clients are approaching their late 60s and wondering when to file, there is a second option where they stand to forego the least amount of money.

A cost-efficient target date series? Availability of investment advice? Employers, make sure your retirement plan possesses these key attributes.

For a U.S. employer that is bought by an international company, taking the time to avoid disruption with payroll, retirement and healthcare benefits is vital to keeping employees happy and engaged.

Owning a home offers some benefits, such as the option for a reverse mortgage and certain tax breaks, but are they enough to offset the burdens involved.

The top retirement plans possess a number of key attributes and employees need to know them.

Why employees are less likely to pad their 401(k) accounts when they have debt and what employers can do to help them save.