Retirement

Amid cash-outs, stranded plans and suboptimal investments, a SECURE 2.0 provision runs the risk of expanding asset waste in the proverbial 401(k) landfill.

Understanding the unique needs of each age group can help employers create the most impactful offerings.

Nationwide found that women struggle to understand what to do with their savings once they hit retirement.

They can be a more tax-effective way to save for retirement than an IRA for those who are able to max out contributions and pay for medical expenses with other funds.

The "magic number" Americans think they'll need for retirement went up this year — but their actual savings went down.

The retirement crisis looms larger than ever as new research shows how many U.S. adults have no long-term savings.

Independent workers will have access to a retirement plan with a 2% match, along with financial education and support.

More than half of millennials are working toward financial independence, not a traditional exit from the workplace.

Ted Benna's plan would offer financial incentives that could be directed to a long-term investment account for the future.

Laws such as Florida's Prescription Drug Reform Act could unravel many of the invaluable protections ERISA has provided.

Fidelity will take on the administrative leg work so employees can take advantage of student loan matching through SECURE 2.0.

From baby boomers to Generation Z, employees have different approaches when it comes to their long-term savings.

Legislation that allows employees to continue their retirement contributions while paying off debt is a great opportunity for employers.

After IBM unfroze its pension, some wondered if this was the start of a defined-benefit renaissance. Researchers say that's not what it was about.

Almost all retirees had regrets about how they planned for life after work. Is it possible to ever be prepared?

Employees need to focus on improving their financial wellness after making a few regretful decisions in 2023.

With millions of baby boomers retiring, employers need to come up with a training plan to pass down their skills.

White Americans still have twice as much retirement wealth as savers of color, research shows.

Employers may be tipping others into retirement by pressuring workers to spend more time in the office.

Employees are continuing to ask for support for their challenges both in and out of the workplace.