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A significant amount of small businesses lack a retirement plan; however, a new study by LPL Financial suggests certain tax-incentive adjustments could encourage them to change.

Since 2010, an average of 229 new ESOPs have been created each year, the NCEO finds.

Only 33% of women said they are extremely knowledgeable about retirement income planning.

Effective April 1, the Aon Stock Fund was discontinued as an active investment option in the plan.

The NCCMP will pursue enactment of legislation for a new composite plan for multiemployer plan sponsors, among other things.

Medical bills are hurting the financial wellness of employees, particularly younger workers, a survey finds.

One ERISA attorney says he is encouraged by recent ESG product development in the DC space that is “about so much more than screening out stocks.”

Northern Trust collaborates with GuideStone Funds; Transamerica names head of Workplace Solutions; USI appoints VP of Retirement Services; and more.

The DOL said employers can either follow the safe harbor practices for group insurance plans or follow six guidelines.

However, today, only 15% of companies offer phased retirement.

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...