In Practice

An analysis from Mercer finds participants who were automatically enrolled in their plan and participate in an automatic contribution increase program have are contributing more than those who...

Plan leakage can significantly reduce the probability that low-wage-earning participants will successfully be able to replace enough of their income in retirement, even after 31-40 years of plan...

While DCIO (Defined Contribution Investment-Only) assets continue to grow at a healthy pace, the industry is entering the early stages of maturity, according to a recently released study...

A report from Financial Finesse argues that many employees are putting significantly more focus on retirement planning, having addressed their immediate financial concerns.

The process of selecting and monitoring investment options continues to be a priority for retirement plan sponsors, according to research from Aon Hewitt.

Automation has become standard in many defined contribution (DC) plans, according to a recent report from Aon Hewitt.

A survey from Aon Hewitt finds that defined contribution (DC) plans are now the primary retirement savings vehicle for the majority of workers, up substantially from 2009.

A recent Cerulli report says that while "primary" retirement markets represent nearly $14 trillion in 2010, Cerulli identifies six niche markets currently representing $1 trillion.

A Genworth survey has found that more women than men feel financial wellbeing is important to maintaining a balanced life.

The Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) found that 64% of all private industry employees have access to retirement benefits, with 49% participating in a retirement...

A recent report suggests that asset managers need to be using digital media to attract registered investment advisers (RIAs).

The need for ongoing holistic service from a third party is leading many plan sponsors to opt for a retirement plan adviser that works on a fee or...

A MetLife study found only 16% of Baby Boomers employed by small businesses said that they are on track to achieve or have already achieved a financially secure...

An analysis by Fidelity Investments found 401(k) participants with a health savings account (HSA) accrued more than twice as much in their 401(k)s as the average participant.

The First Command Financial Behaviors Index report illustrates that the continuing economic turmoil is becoming a way of life for middle-class consumers. 

A recent study from State Farm found that fewer than fifty percent of Americans have a financial back-up plan in place.

Nearly 40% of the investment officers surveyed from public and private pension funds, endowments and foundations said they consider investment consulting when selecting a transition manager.

A recent University of Missouri study, sponsored by Prudential Financial, finds that Americans are more likely to retire after periods that may seem beneficial at first, but are...

One in 10 financial professionals said in a Principal Financial Group survey that their clients are easily able to visualize their financial dreams.

Use of the core/satellite investment strategy has helped drive the growth of exchange-traded funds, according to a recent study from Financial Research Corporation.