Investor behavior is largely determined by nature rather than nurture, according to a new study by finance professors at Claremont McKenna College and the University of Washington.
PLANSPONSOR's annual survey of defined contribution plans and ratings of providers finds, among other things, wide use of financial advisers, but also finds that the smaller your plan,...
A new analysis from the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College suggests the best way to boost 401(k) saving among minorities is to improve plan design and...
Employees who rate their benefits communications as ‘highly effective’ reported having access to a wider range of communication options, from group meetings to e-mail messages to videos, according...
More than 60% of Puget Sound-area residents in the state of Washington said they have delayed or plan to delay their retirement beyond their ideal age.
The pending law change regarding Roth IRA conversions might be right around the corner, but you couldn’t tell by many Americans’ interest level in the upcoming development.
Fidelity reported that more than a fourth of companies that cut their 401(k) match are now reinstating the match programs as the economy shows signs of recovery.
Large U.S. employers are continuing to shift significant health coverage costs to retirees or exiting sponsored retiree health benefit programs altogether, according to Towers Perrin’s 2010 Retiree Health...
Regular employer-sponsored retirement seminars motivate more employees to participate in and contribute to company 401(k) plans, according to a study published in Economic Inquiry.
Pre-retirees and retirees want to pay more attention to their investments and retirement plan, and trust a financial professional to help, according to a survey by Prudential Financial.
Women feel less confident than men in their investment knowledge—but the financial crisis has motivated some to seek out more information, according to a Scottrade poll.
A survey by OppenheimerFunds suggests advisers might have an opportunity to help women save for their children's college costs without sacrificing their retirement savings.
The typical adviser receives more than 100 e-mails, mailings, wholesaler visits and internal sales desk calls every month from product providers—and that’s just from the firms they work...
Financial advisers might face challenges to help pre-retirees rebuild their savings, as most pre-retirees are not putting away more money or spending more time with their adviser.
Half of employers now offer workers outside investment advisory services, including advice, guidance, and/or managed accounts, according to Hewitt Associates.