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For larger firms, an exceptional one-year increase in CEO compensation resulted from revisions to pension calculations.

Employers may revise their plans to avoid the tax by reducing options, or increasing costs, for employees, a report says.

However, only 23% of small plans permit participants to contribute immediately to their 401(k).

A big market with needs to match, the small 401(k) plan market is fragmented and lucrative.

“Even without jumbo deals, there are just more plan sponsors looking to convert their pensions to group annuities,” says Michael Ericson at LIMRA.

Plaintiffs’ attorney in the case confirms provisional settlement has been reached in class action filed on behalf of 190,000 Boeing retirement plan participants.

The public employee retirement system in California says it has created $26 billion in economic activity within the state’s boarders.

EBRI research suggests monetary incentives can significantly boost impact of financial wellness programs. 

The DOL says officials at Cement Masons Southern California Trust Funds illegally retaliated against a whistleblower who flagged ERISA violations.

Nearly four in ten employers surveyed say fewer than half their workers are financially equipped to meet retirement head-on.

The usual flow of retirement research and market commentary is being complemented this week by a refreshing look at the fundamentals—at the roles volatility and perception play in...

Growth figures this year are in line with a previous Kravitz report that found the number of these plans surged 31% in 2013.

Participants view their 401(k) as an essential workplace benefit.

A survey revealed numerous misconceptions about Social Security.

Balances in HSAs that leverage 401(k)-like investments are six times larger than those without them.

The lawsuit alleges violations of state law, the Fair Labor Standards Act and the U.S. Constitution.

The IRS says identity protection received as a result of a data breach will not be considered taxable benefits.

Employees with deferred vested benefits under the firm’s pension plan may elect to receive a lump-sum payment.

The “MetLife 3 R’s to Retirement” campaign and website offer resources and guidance to public school district employees.

Advisers say it is good for participants to be informed of even harsh realities.