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About two-thirds surveyed believe they will need less than $1 million in today’s dollars in order to retire, or aren’t sure how much they will need.

Congressional representatives seek to protect retirement investors and stall DOL fiduciary rule.

Global equity returns weighed heavily on the median returns for all plan types in the third quarter, according to Wilshire Associates.

The group suggests other efforts to address the retirement savings crisis in America.

Transamerica Retirement Solutions has launched a new 401(k) retirement plan that “offers large-plan features to smaller businesses and their employees.”

BP has won dismissal of several claims that it failed to monitor fiduciaries who oversaw company stock investments in its retirement plans.

Just 20% of those who have retired say they’ve saved enough.

Senior partner Tom Murphy will lead the unit.

Did advice help participants avoid panic selling in August?

Products from third-party health and well-being vendors are combined on a central space to give employees personalized recommendations.

U.S. defined benefit plans saw an improvement in funded status in October.

Not convinced that robo-advisers are shaking up the defined contribution retirement plan advisory space? This week’s news that digital-advice darling Financial Engines will acquire a firmly established traditional...

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A New York Congresswoman's bill would require more disclosure about hedge fund holdings.

 

The retirement planning industry already knew Boeing would settle the nearly decade-old 401(k) litigation, but a trove of new details emerged this week as both parties agreed to...

Health care expenses in retirement was the fastest-growing savings objective in a regular survey of employees.

More employers are self-funding their health plans and wellness program components are changing.

Employees can set up payroll deductions to fund their “my Retirement Account.”

Avoiding the ACA excise tax and using preventive services are also top health benefits goals.