Retirement

Older Americans would be subject to an "age tax" under the Senate legislation designed to revamp the Affordable Care Act, says an expert with the AARP.

UPS will freeze a pension plan because of escalating costs and volatility in determining future payments, replacing it with a different retirement benefit.

Setting up an investment account for every newborn, with the federal government seeding it with $7,000, might be a solution to the looming Social Security crisis, says expert.

The best retirement providers should sign on to a plan as a fiduciary, provide a complete menu of services and have a clean background.

Retirees are advised to adopt a less aggressive approach to investing and reduce their risk exposure.

Retirement and welfare plans are not subject to DOL regulation, reversing three appellate decisions on the matter.

Setting up an investment account for every newborn, with the federal government seeding it with $7,000, might be a solution to the looming crisis.

Participants may benefit from putting more dollars towards their plan account balance and fewer towards fees.

A new survey finds that millennials are especially vulnerable to false hopes and wishful thinking about post-work life.

A self-service cloud-based platform aims to simplify retirement savings and increases participation.

Retirees who retire before 65 and want to reduce their premiums are advised to keep their taxable income between $12,060 and $48,240 (for singles) or $16,240 and $64,960 (married couples).

Participants may benefit from putting more dollars towards their plan account balance and fewer towards fees.

They can help clients benefit from reduced risk and longer bond durations if the employers prepare for shifts in market direction.

Retirees are advised to adopt a less aggressive approach to investing and reduce their risk exposure.

Female employees are ill-prepared for retirement — roughly one-third less than their male coworkers — but employers can help close the gap.

A new survey finds that millennials are especially vulnerable to false hopes and wishful thinking about post-work life.

Employers are not in the driver seat of these programs but they usually get the blame when a retirement plan needs an intervention, says attorney David Pixley.

Collective Investment Trust funds are gaining traction in retirement plans but advisers need to know how they can help plan participants.

Retirees should not underestimate the impact of taxes on their income after they leave the workforce, as their tax liability could reduce substantially their net earnings.

When hiring a third-party financial partner, employee benefit consultants must look at data, technology and documentation.