Data and Research

Among the challenges cited by employers were increased health care benefits costs.

The median savings rate for non-highly compensated employees increased to 5.9%.

Many workers in the U.S. lack confidence in Social Security, yet more than half have done nothing to address personal longevity risk.

Seventy-eight percent of survey respondents who have never worked with a financial professional are worried about running out of money in retirement.

However, many are not taking advantage of financial and investment tools, a Prudential study finds.

Large data set reveals U.S. workers are engaged in their DC plans and are taking their individual responsibility for saving seriously.

As one-third of parents are still shouldering student debt, they are highly motivated to help their children pay for school without relying on loans.

Americans who support an aging parent or an adult child give an average of $12,000 a year to their family members.

Twenty-six percent of 401(k) assets are now in model portfolios and TDFs.

Movement in the effective interest rate decreased pension plan liabilities sharply during the second quarter of 2015.

Asset managers and consultants alike continue to position their businesses for a rise in ESG investing.

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But average account balances dipped slightly in second quarter, Fidelity says.

Up to 8% of the dependents enrolled in an employer’s medical plan are actually ineligible to receive benefits, study finds.

Although it is projected to become insolvent in 2034, researchers say a small payroll tax increase could save it.

Many are looking beyond traditional savings vehicles to fuel their retirement, the Indexed Annuity Leadership Council says.

Employees strongly value their workplace benefits, Guardian finds.

Retirement plan sponsors need to fully understand the power of making a match contribution and how it can boost participants' engagement in the plan, says Hearts & Wallets.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics released its March National Compensation Survey findings.

Providers need to start shifting participants to think income, not accumulation, Cerulli says.