Data and Research

Increased employer contributions are still insufficient to cover growing unfunded liabilities.

Managed account adoption has grown as employees face greater market uncertainty and employers look for ways to attract and keep top talent.

According to an IRI study, about three-quarters of Generation X doubt they will have enough money to support themselves throughout retirement.

A report from JP Morgan provides hard data about expected health care costs in retirement.

Financial Finesse found employees in a financial wellness program that engaged more with a financial professional rather than just using online tools made more progress.

Half are positive about their financial futures, up from 46% a year ago.

Many fear that less-than-ideal health, particularly in one's older years, could derail retirement savings.

Disparities by income, race, ethnicity, education, and marital status are growing, a report says.

The majority of Americans think saving for retirement today is more challenging than it was for their grandparents, in part because investing is more complex.

They are too focused on short-term performance and fees, MFS finds.

Retirement readiness outcomes will in part depend on service member actions.

Retirees are better prepared than pre-retirees for paying for expenses in retirement, a study finds.

Participants may need even more education surrounding target-date funds and account choices to avoid misusing the investment, says a new Financial Engines study. 

The GAO suggests more flexibility is needed in replacement rate planning tools.

Transamerica takes a look at 16 factors setting women back when it comes to retirement.

More than three quarters (76%) think they won't enjoy the same quality of life as their parents.

A Healthcare Trends Institute report also suggests employers are looking into private exchanges.

Insurance companies reported selling more than 300 separate pension risk transfer contracts under $100 million during 2015.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics looked into why costs are greater for some plans than others.