In Practice

More than three-quarters (76%) of parents would be willing to delay their retirement and 68% would be willing to get a second or part-time job to pay for...

It’s more common to think about portfolios or financial institutions as having “liquidity issues,” but many U.S. retirees say they would have real difficulty meeting an unexpected $1,000...

Of the 41% who haven’t started saving for retirement, the majority say they aren’t making enough.

The average 401(k) account balance for its Millennial customers rose to a record $92,900 at the end of this year's second quarter, according to Fidelity's latest research. 

For asset managers operating in an industry historically dependent on traditional active funds to buoy revenue and profits, the push towards index-linked investing can be worrying. 

Less than half of private-industry workers participate in employer-sponsored retirement plans, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports.

Only 10% would not make an endorsement.

Since retirees are spending less than they withdraw from financial accounts, they are accumulating money in checking accounts and may need to reinvest those assets, says Steve Utkus...

Nearly one-quarter have adopted at least one approach in their DC retirement plans.

For nearly one-third of affluent investors, Social Security will provide half their retirement income, according to a study.

Younger people are mostly focused on matches, while older folks concentrate on distribution options.

Most providers expect the new legislation will help them retain assets.

Two-thirds of participants surveyed said helping them know how much more they should be saving or how much they should have in their retirement plan today is a...

"Mega” plans are leading the way in the decoupling of asset management from recordkeeping, SEI finds.

However, fees and investment performance are still top of mind.

Phone calls and then emails are the two next preferred points of contact.

The United States ranks 14th on the relative retirement security of its working population, according to the 2016 Global Retirement Index released by Natixis Global Asset Management.

Sponsors have a tremendous opportunity to build loyalty by educating their workers on financial topics.

Findings from a Natixis survey suggest many investors have expectations that “don’t reflect a full understanding of the risks of index funds versus the benefits.”

Eighty-five percent of workers experience some level of financial stress.