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Research found 41% of Millennials are avoiding the stock market and are instead using savings accounts to save for retirement.

In a series of articles, PLANSPONSOR is profiling industry groups that work for retirement and health plan sponsors to protect them from onerous burdens and help them with...

Readers of a new publication from Research and Markets are taken step by step through ERISA regulations to help ensure that their plans are properly structured, qualified and...

In a new publication, the IRS lists rules for 403(b) compliance and resources from the agency to help plan sponsors.

Of those who do seek retirement investments advice, financial advisers are the most utilized source, according to a survey by Betterment. 

In addition to saving more and working later, researchers from State Street Global Advisors suggest policy changes that could improve retirement readiness for younger workers and late savers.

“Adding deductibles, copays, hearing, vision, and dental cost sharing, the number grows to $607,662 in future dollars,” the research states.

Northern Trust expands Foundation & Institutional Advisors team; Russell Investments names new CEO; Aon to acquire real estate and investment management firm; and more.

The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ultimately determined there is no explicit restriction saying a critical-status multiemployer plan’s board of trustees cannot charge withdrawing employers for their...

Asset management firms estimate pension funding ratios declined slightly in August, but most say they are up for the year.

Several individuals lack knowledge about the most common investment products used to diversify retirement portfolios, the IALC finds.

Strategic beta ETFs are an important asset class to consider, but new research also warns many of the products “aren't as distinctive as they may first appear.”

The most common preparatory steps taken include an evaluation of the financial impact of a pension risk transfer; discussions with stakeholders; data review/cleanup; and, exploration of the PRT...

Goldman Sachs Launches High Yield Corporate Bond ETF; Sage Advisory Introduces Custom Laddered Strategy; and Franklin Templeton Rolls Out Active Municipal Bond ETFs.

John Lowell, with October Three, says for two types of DB plans, investment-driven liabilities (IDL) is almost risk free for plan sponsors and provides more meaningful benefits to...

The ERISA lawsuit has gained class certification after the plaintiffs successfully established numerosity, typicality and commonality.

An alliance between Willis Towers Watson and Stride Health Inc. hopes to expand benefits for independent workers.

A significant number of Americans underestimate how much they are likely to spend on health care in retirement, according to a recent Financial Engines survey. 

Forty-four percent of middle-income women say they cannot afford to save for retirement, compared to 14% of men.

Across the top 300 funds globally, U.S. funds represent 38.6% of assets.