In Practice

Fourth quarter 2013 data for defined contribution (DC) plans administered by MassMutual shows savings and investing improved for different demographic groups.

A survey shows Millennials are not quite as committed to saving for the long term compared to their Generation X and Baby Boomer counterparts.

A new analysis from investment intelligence firm Strategic Insight shows plan sponsors have enhanced key features and processes within their retirement plans over the last several years.

If advisers want to score satisfaction points with their female clients, they need to deliver holistic advice and become active listeners.

A Yale Law School professor known for making waves in the retirement industry released a study arguing plan sponsors tend to establish investment menus that encourage underperformance.

The investment options are unfamiliar to a third of plan participants and the wide variety of choices is confusing, which can mean an opportunity for education and advice.

Even with stronger earnings and savings rates than the general working population, an analysis from Fidelity Investments shows many physicians face the prospect of steeply reduced income in...

While many older employees say they are delaying retirement, the delay rate is lower than in previous years, says a new survey.

Recordkeepers and other retirement plan service providers aren’t meeting client demand for online tools and reporting technologies shown to improve outcomes and ease administrative burdens.

CEFEX designations are gaining more widespread adoption, and some say the certification process yields valuable insights about their own firms.

Unprotected pensions, loss of retiree health care benefits and reduced Social Security payments worry retirees.

The United States narrowly holds its spot among the top 20 nations globally in its capacity to meet retirement security needs and expectations.

Retirement specialist advisers are more successful than other consulting segments at earning high client satisfaction ratings and increasing key retirement readiness metrics, new research shows.

During “America Saves Week,” plan advisers can help their plan sponsors turn up the savings to better prepare for retirement.

A joint survey from four retirement industry advocacy groups, released as part of America Saves Week, finds improving macroeconomic conditions haven’t reversed widespread savings challenges.

Think people are either pre- or post-retirement? Think again. Before and after retirement is a spectrum of lifestyles and backgrounds, research says, and all types need specific messaging...

Research from financial analytics firm Cerulli Associates shows the individual retirement account (IRA) market could surpass $9 trillion in total assets over the next four years.

Plan sponsors should factor in the needs of Millennials when designing their company’s retirement plan, says a new paper.

Some retirement plan advisers strive to offer complete, holistic advice.

Low balance limits and initial investment hurdles in the President’s “myRA” proposal will likely restrict the number of service providers bidding on related contracts with the Treasury.