Data and Research

Consultants predicted four developments could accelerate plan sponsors’ adoption of guaranteed products.

Defined contribution plan participation increased to 86% last year from 65% a quarter century ago, according to the firm’s latest ‘How America Saves’ report.

Report concludes the accounts' benefits are most significant in plans that have lower defaults, no escalation.

A new paper suggests investors focus on the meaning behind a retirement income product selection, instead of comparing the array of products in the market.

88% of plan sponsors said nonqualified deferred compensation plans effectively create long-term financial wellness, according to a survey from PLANSPONSOR and Newport.

The Investment Company Institute looked at the impact of rollovers on US retirement savings.

One-fourth of respondents answered no more than 25% of financial questions correctly, according to the TIAA Institute and Global Financial Literacy Excellence Center.

The EBRI/ICI study found that 85% of surveyed plan participants maintained their all-target-date-fund lineup for at least six years. 

Account balances dipped slightly, however, according to data from Fidelity.

Assets in the funds were up nearly 70% in the previous year, as of March 31.

Employees intend to work longer but worry about their ability to do so, according to studies from Allianz and EBRI.

Employees need training to help curtail the risks posed by artificial intelligence, according to new reports.

Recent surveys show that companies plan to scale back coverage of GLP-1 medications for weight loss and that employees question rising medical costs.

The accounts maintained last year’s asset and participation increases in Q1 after a strong 2025.

A group of academics found that design initiatives, policy developments and behavioral interventions could increase annuity uptake.

Newer hires made smaller deferrals and showed a gap in financial literacy about retirement planning, according to a SPARK and Corporate Insight survey.

The firm projected the plan would add between $635 billion and $983 billion in retirement saving under baseline scenarios.

A new MetLife poll found employers support policies that promote guaranteed income.

A review by Purdue Global of the traits, beliefs, and life experiences that mark different generations, and how those differences influence how members of those cohorts work, communicate,...

Rapid growth reflects expanded tax advantages, recent investment gains and concern about rising health costs.