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The business owner tried to blame other employees until she met with a DOL investigator.

A study finds an increase in cost sharing and the offering of consumer-directed health plans.

Wilshire launches VETS Index; Betterment sprouts SRI option for participants; and Deutsche launches Liquid Real Assets CIT.

The lawsuit alleges that even if the plan required that Sears Stock be offered, the plan’s fiduciaries were obligated by law to disregard that directive once it became...

Savings level, not age, is the trigger for retirement for wealthy pre-retirees, and very few worry about outliving their assets.

According to a new report by Dreyfus, younger investors are more likely than older ones to reevaluate their investing approach in light of a changing investment environment.

One suggestion is to give individuals access to smart tools, default options and advice that can help them increase their financial literacy and achieve success.

Lawmakers sent a letter to the DOL Secretary asking for guidance on auto-portability as soon as possible.

The Center for Retirement Research at Boston College considers two very different approaches to solving the 75-year deficit in Social Security benefits projected by the administration’s recent Trustee...

The Affordable Retirement Advice for Savers Act seeks to repeal the fiduciary rule and clarify what should and should not be considered fiduciary advice in the retirement planning...

Retirees' perceived quality of life decreases.

Many Millennials would rather pay down current debt than prioritize retirement savings, according to a survey by BMO Wealth Management.

There seems to be a disconnect between employees’ primary concerns, needs and preferences and the reshuffling of employer dollars, Willis Towers Watson says.

It is feasible, budget-wise, for participants to participate both in a student loan repayment assistance program and a defined contribution (DC) plan, says Balaji “Raj” Rajan, CEO of...

Among fund types, hedge funds saw the biggest drop in 2016.

The American Enterprise Institute questions the benefit of automatically enrolling low-income workers into state-run IRAs.

The purpose of the measurement determines which number is “right,” according to the American Academy of Actuaries.

The lawsuit unsuccessfully alleged Voya does not disclose to its retirement plan clients and their respective participants the amount of stable value fund spread it collects.

Researchers first found that introducing a longevity income annuity into the DC plan investment menu is attractive to the majority of plan participants.

Among other things, the guide discusses why employers are well-suited to play a role in promoting financial literacy and wellness.