In Practice

A new survey from AARP suggests that—regardless of political persuasion—Americans age 50 and older want 401(k) providers to explain their fees.

Once again, 401(k) participants that were inclined to rebalance their accounts tended to chase the market.

The labor-force participation rate is increasing for Americans ages 55 and older as they are faced with higher health costs and economic losses, according to a study published...

Fidelity Investments' 401(k) highlights from 2009 showed that many participants recouped much of their losses from 2008.

Mercer's outsourcing business saw a 40% increase in participant requests for calculations of their estimated defined benefit (DB) account values in 2009 versus 2008.

More than half of independent advisers said their clients have modified their expectations of retirement lifestyle or plan to delay retirement, according to a survey by Curian Capital,...

A recent study found that retired households receiving financial advice had more assets after a 10-year period than households that did not.

Investors are leaning on their advisers to help them with the college savings process, a survey by The Hartford indicated.

A study affirms the idea that defined contribution (DC) plans could end up with differing plan design features and results depending on the choice of service providers such...

Some fund managers offer better Web tools for advisers than others.

Less confident of their employees’ ability to sock away a sufficient retirement nest egg, mid- to large-sized companies in a new Hewitt Associates survey said they plan to...

401(k) participants took positive savings actions within their retirement savings plans in Q4 and throughout 2009, according to the latest quarterly report from Bank of America Merrill Lynch.

Now that the storm has subsided, independent advisers are putting more focus on their business, such as marketing and technology, according to a survey by TD AMERITRADE Institutional.

Top custodians said they attracted more advisers to independence in 2009.

If implemented, financial advisers said a fiduciary standard would put an increased focus on financial planning and fee-based advisory services, according to an industry report.

Brokers/advisers are the most trusted sources to provide accurate information about investments, investing, or the markets, according to the 2010 Edelman Financial Services U.S. Trust Barometer.

Rates of return for defined benefit (DB) pension plans outpaced those for defined contribution (DC) plans, including 401(k) plans, in 2007 and 2008, according to a new analysis...

A research report indicates that banks are capturing an increased share of retirement plan rollover assets from affluent investors.

A new survey of asset management firms finds that 52% don’t use social media, despite a recognition by 84% that social media will have a lasting impact on...

A recent survey conducted by ING’s U.S. Retirement Services indicates those employed in the higher education community are growing more nervous about their ability to retire comfortably, yet...