In Practice

Researchers ran participant simulations to show retirement income spending power could get an almost 30% boost with the strategies. 

During the last three years, 492 transactions took place, compared to 146 during a similar period from 2017 through 2019.

Communicating digital safeguards to participants and engaging IT teams are key, experts said at the PLANSPONSOR National Conference.

Experts share tips for how plan sponsors can protect themselves from the increasing threat of cybersecurity attacks and evolving litigation. 

Market volatility also contributed to declines in average plan balances, contribution rates and overall plan participation, according to Alight.  

An additional 15% are unsure if they will ever be able to retire.

Vestwell’s director of plan design makes the case for advisers to work on small plans, while Sallus Retirement growth officer...

Of a sample of shareholder proposals linked to ESG, Vanguard opposed almost three-quarters.

In-plan guaranteed retirement income options are much discussed, but less often implemented. Here are resources for evaluating and implementing the...

People more often turn to advisers for coaching and piece of mind than for specific financial needs, according to new...

The left-behind 401(k) accounts are estimated to hold about $1.65 trillion in assets, as of May.

After adoption of automatic enrollment increased consistently over 15 years, plan participation reached a record high in 2022.

Retirement assets accounted for 31% of all household financial assets at the end of March 2023, according to ICI.

Advisers are looking for maximum efficiency while broadening their range of products and services.

BlackRock research shows that emergency savings balances helped low-income households keep more money in their retirement savings accounts during the...

Retirement plan advisers can assist peers with health care plan sponsor fiduciary rules, according to some industry players.

PLANADVISER’s top retirement adviser pulse survey finds optimism about the legislation, alongside a healthy dose of questions and advice for...

A survey from Unbiased shows similar findings, with only 30% of U.S. adults reporting high levels of confidence about their...

Morgan Stanley at Work study reveals retirement saving erosion, as retirement head Bunnell notes the ‘central role’ of retirement plan...

The bill would require the SEC to study and update its definition of ‘small entity,’ which could significantly impact independent...