Data & Research

Apparently “Venus” is tightening her belt more than “Mars.”

A global survey commissioned by ING DIRECT found Americans are less likely than people in other nations to sacrifice cars and pets to save money.

When asked to rank their clients’ greatest concerns as of the second half of 2009, advisers overwhelmingly (70%) chose “greater chance they’ll outlive their money.”

A new analysis from Fidelity Investments indicated that automatic enrollment in 401(k) plans is proving to have the biggest impact on younger and lower-compensated employees.

The number of retirees who say they are worried about financial security has more than doubled in the past year, and many are tightening budgets or seeking professional...

Losses in the financial and housing markets during the economic crisis are causing many seniors to consider retiring at a later age than originally planned.

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.