Data & Research

U.S. cities climb on the list of most expensive places to live, according to Mercer’s annual Cost of Living survey.

A new survey found that more than half (51.2%) of 403(b) sponsors provide target-date funds in their plans.

A new study found African-American and Hispanic workers have lower participation rates and contribute less to their 401(k) plans than their white and Asian counterparts.

A new survey found that Bank of America Corp. (BofA) holds the title of the biggest wealth manager through the end of 2008.

A new survey suggests all of you road warriors might feel happier and more productive when you telecommute.

Almost one-quarter of Americans (22%) say they have no personal savings and three in 10 (30%) have no retirement savings, according to a recent Harris Poll.

Research by the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College (CRR) suggests employers with a relatively large share of employees wanting to stay past the traditional retirement age...

A new study found that pre-retirees can recover their lost savings.

When asked what level of detail they would like to receive in information about retirement plan fees, only 31% of workers surveyed said they prefer a highly detailed...

A Watson Wyatt survey found that a third (34%) of workers have increased their planned retirement age in the last 12 months.

The Vanguard Center for Retirement Research reported that the use of target-date funds in defined contribution plans administered by Vanguard continues to grow rapidly.

A survey by Mercer found that 73% of organizations globally do not plan to reduce the level of employer contributions to defined contribution plans in the remainder of...

A recent survey of U.S. companies by Grant Thornton found that 29% have already modified, or currently intend to modify, the matching contribution feature in their 401(k) plans...

A University of Florida study found that people with intelligence earn more in their lifetime than those who are self-confident or attractive.

A global survey released by Barclays Wealth found that most wealthy investors recognize opportunities, but aren’t seizing them.

A new research report suggests that many workers at companies suspending their 401(k) match are nonetheless covered by a traditional pension plan.

Research from HSBC finds that Americans accept personal responsibility for funding their own retirement, but feel the government can help.

The number of employers offering nonqualified deferred compensation plans (NQDCPs) in 2008 was flat compared to a survey taken a year before.

Newly released data from the Investment Company Institute (ICI) indicates that 65% of total U.S. retirement assets during 2008 were held in employer-sponsored retirement plans.

The percentage of employers with a 401(k) plan at Charles Schwab offering a match fell from 78% in 2007 to 70% last year, according to new Schwab data.