In Practice

Starting to save early and working longer are more effective means for ensuring a secure retirement than earning a higher return on savings, says a new report from...

The institutional defined contribution (DC) market is out of reach for most mutual fund managers; therefore, the focus of many DCIO sales efforts is the retail market, concludes...

A 2011 third quarter survey by Financial Finesse finds U.S. employees are more aware that their financial future is in their own hands, with less help from government...

Social Security is the most significant source of income for Americans age 65 and older, and its importance has continued to grow, according to a report from the...

According to a study from Generation Opportunity, a non-profit organization focused on Americans ages 18-29, more than a quarter of young Americans are delaying saving for retirement due...

The Investment Company Institute (ICI) analyzed 401(k) participants' level of savings, withdrawal, and loan activity during the first half of 2011 and found it to be comparable to...

According to a report from HSBC, many Americans are unwilling to allot enough time to long-term financial planning, leaving them at risk for a fiscally challenging retirement.

Research from asset management firm American Century Investments indicates the use of alternative investment strategies by financial intermediaries is widespread and growing.  

A Transamerica survey found that despite the pessimistic retirement outlook among many American workers, more than one in five (21%) expect to retire before age 65. 

Although advisers have a higher approval rating than recordkeeper relationship managers among mid-market plan sponsors, they have been struggling to keep pace in the small-market, according to Richard Schroder, President...

American workers ages 18-36 are more interested in having a guaranteed retirement income feature in their retirement plan than those 45 years of age and older, a recent...

A survey of plan sponsors at private colleges and universities found 95% of respondents include a 403(b) plan option in their retirement savings plan.

Despite steep losses in the stock market in September, net 401(k) participant transfers were very modest, according to the Aon Hewitt 401(k) Index Observations report.

“Measure of Millennials,” a study released by the iOMe Challenge organization, finds that Millennials (those ages 18-29) are finding it a challenge to save for retirement.

In Sun Life Financial’s latest Unretirement Index, one in five working Americans say they will never retire.

Three-quarters of companies that had suspended their employer-match in defined contribution plans have reinstated the match to its full amount, with one quarter bringing it back at a...

A LIMRA survey revealed that many Americans who have access to an employer-sponsored defined contribution plan do not take full advantage of the tax-deferred savings.

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) issued an alert to investors, encouraging them to increase their 401(k) contributions.

The results from Diversified’s Report on Retirement Plans – 2011 show nearly one-half (48%) of larger companies have implemented automatic enrollment, and an additional 36% are considering implementing this...

Non-retired Americans are showing a clear desire for guaranteed income in retirement, according to a survey by Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America.