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A recent academic research paper suggests “procrastinators” fare worse—potentially much worse—in the retirement planning effort.

DC plan participants who choose their own investments prefer equities, Northern Trust finds.

The IRS says proposed permanent amendments to nondiscrimination regulations can be anticipated.

Ameriprise will pay $27.5 million to settle a 401(k) excessive fee lawsuit.

Getting employees to take full advantage of incentive-based health improvement programs can be a challenge.

The Principal’s retirement transition program aims to build confidence and provide resources to pre-retirees.

A federal district court has ruled float income is not a retirement plan asset belonging to participants.

Northwestern Mutual says it will combine the capabilities of its adviser network with LearnVest’s digital advice delivery technology.

Expanded annual actuarial certifications for multiemployer plans are due March 31 for calendar year plans.

Mercer attributes the rise in pension risk transfer activity to PBGC premium increases.

Total U.S. retirement assets grew 6% during 2014, according to the Investment Company Institute.

Work may not end when retirement begins, and money is not the only reason, a survey finds.

Meeting income objectives in retirement is key for target-date funds, according to 401(k) consultants polled by PIMCO.

Because of their greater expected longevity, women generally have to save more than men for a successful retirement.

A study of retirees’ well-being suggests health trumps wealth in experiencing satisfaction in retirement.

A report suggests health care costs will consume a rising percentage of Social Security benefits for future retirees.

A U.S. Senate committee report calls NQDC plans a “tax avoidance” strategy.

An EBRI analysis found individuals who first completed a health risk assessment after an employer offered a financial incentive had greater health risk than those completing it pre-incentive.

A majority of institutional investors consider ESG criteria when making alternative investment allocations, according to research by LGT Capital Partners and Mercer.

One long-time portfolio designer says addressing risk in TDFs is a bit like playing a game of whack-a-mole: Focusing too much on one risk lets the others run...