In Practice

Fifty nine percent said it was only “somewhat likely” or “not at all likely” that their savings and Social Security will be enough to last them throughout their...

Among those that are, they are more likely than others to have measured their employees’ financial wellness.

Overall, 50% of parents have cut back on their retirement savings to help their kids out.

Among all age groups, 76% think people in their generation will have a harder time achieving financial security in retirement than their parents, the Transamerica Center for Retirement...

Fewer than one in ten “mega plans,” those with assets greater than $1 billion, had a fully bundled structure as of the end of 2018, according to new...

In order to boost Americans’ retirement outlook, there are a number of practical things that retirement plan advisers and sponsors can do, Jamie Ohl, president of the retirement...

“More robust programs—which go beyond just education—tend to cost more for plan sponsors. But, they include features such as on-site support, account aggregation, budget tracking and goal setting,”...

Principal’s retirement business president offers additional details about the firm’s acquisition of Wells Fargo’s retirement business, while outside analysts reflect on the broader industry implications of two major...

A large number of Boomers lack any kind of planning for retirement, and most have not set a retirement goal, IRI research found.

Approximately half of the participants surveyed by MassMutual had calculated how much savings they need to retire, with about one-third actually creating a formal plan. However, there were...

Eighty-nine percent of small employers surveyed said they have a high level of trust in retirement plan providers, compared to 53% for state governments.

A large majority of those who answer questions on a financial quiz correctly are more likely to save for retirement.

While Fidelity’s estimate is for a couple retiring in 2019, the firm says it’s also a call-to-action to younger generations.

One of the ironies of surveys of U.S. workers’ retirement confidence is that improved economic conditions allow people to look towards the future, which can in itself cause...

Only 33% think they are saving enough for retirement, according to a Primerica survey.

Nearly one-third fear they will outlive their assets, according to LIMRA-SRI.

While the UK's requirement to automatically enroll all workers into a retirement plan showed a potential for a big boost in participation if the U.S. were to adopt...

Asked what benefits support their well-being, 74% said retirement plans, 56% said life insurance, 35% said tuition reimbursement/student loan repayment programs, and 29% said financial education.

Although only 56% of independent workers are actively saving for retirement, they are just as likely as traditional workers to feel they are financially prepared for retirement, a...

Pension plans’ funding rose a mere 70 basis points last year, according to Goldman Sachs Asset Management.