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The government tries to lend its hand to the retirement readiness goal, but other agendas may get in the way.

Clay Smudsky has been appointed managing director, head of distribution, a new position at Forward Management.

Kiplinger Washington Editors Inc. and Social Security Solutions launched a Web-based tool to help workers maximize benefits in retirement. 

A new program, The Opportunity to Articulate Your Value, is designed to help advisers address plan sponsors’ evolving needs.

Do you really know how your broker/dealer makes money? If not, it’s time to learn before a Department of Labor (DOL) investigator knocks on your door.

A strong relationship still exists between an employee’s benefits enrollment experience and their perceived value of the benefits that their employer offers, a study found.

While National 401(k) Day is a good trigger to spur action from sponsors and participants to improve retirement readiness, the efforts should be ongoing.

Entrepreneurs cannot count on selling their business to fund their retirement, according to a survey conducted by The American College on behalf of BMO Harris Bank.

The size of defined contribution (DC) participant balances declined in the second quarter of 2012 by more than 2%, according to the Callan DC Index.

Kanika Brooks was hired as director of retirement plan services for Kolinsky Wealth Management Inc., an independent registered investment adviser in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey.

The Guardian Insurance & Annuity Company Inc. named Jasonn D. Potter regional vice president for its retirement plan sales team.

SageView Advisory Group has added six retirement industry professionals to its team.

Less than a third are able to save their ideal retirement savings target of 6% to 19% of income,...

Benefit Plans Administrative Services Inc. (BPAS) released a program that aims to help terminated employees continue repaying loans after separation from service.

Although the 404(a)(5) participant fee disclosure deadline has passed, advisers continue to play an important role in helping plan sponsors and participants understand fee disclosure statements.