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An analysis from Pew Charitable Trusts shows a correlation between access to and participation in workplace-based retirement savings programs and more planning and saving.

Since 2015, investors' interest in using digital advice platforms has increased modestly, far outpacing actual adoption, according to Cerulli; for clients of both traditional advisers and robo platforms,...

While 64% of couples in their 20's discuss retirement savings, this drops to only 48% for those 40 and over.

The DOL has entered into a settlement agreement with U.S. Fiduciary Services and three of its subsidiaries that provides for payment of more than $7 million to 42...

Under the new “SCSD Initiative,” the SEC’s enforcement agents will recommend “standardized, favorable settlement terms” for investment advisers that self-report that they failed to disclose conflicts of interest...

More plans are auto enrolling at a greater than 3% default deferral rate, and 13% of plans are increasing deferrals at more than 1% annually, a PSCA survey...

The new tool aims to help advisers speak regularly with clients in efficient and seamless ways.

Since the 20% deduction of qualified business income means that a self-employed individual will be taxed at a lower rate than an employee performing substantially the same work...

The new financial wellness program is designed to inspire, educate and encourage employees to make lasting financial behavior changes.

Josh Robbins, lead strategy officer for the direct-to-sponsor plan provider America’s Best 401K, offers a closer look at the virtues and potential weaknesses of the firm’s “disruptor” model...

Of this group, 25% said they will increase their company match to the 401(k) plan. 

Several provisions of the two-year budget bill affect retirement plans.

Financial Engines Offers Services to ADP Clients; Nuveen Expands DCIO Team with Promotions and New Hire; Lucas Takes the Helm at EBRI; and more.

A study found DB plans that used the smoothed discount rates under current law had a much lower unfunded liability than plans that did not.

It is available to workers 18 years and older who have contributed to a company-sponsored retirement plan or IRA.

A paper from Morningstar Investment Management lays out a framework for advisers and plan sponsors to determine the qualified default investment alternative (QDIA) that is the best fit...

Relying on standards set forth by the Supreme Court in Fifth Third Bank v. Dudenhoeffer, an appellate court affirmed a district court’s dismissal of the case.

According to a press release on Senator Chuck Schumer’s website, the new law would create a Joint Select Committee to Solve the Multiemployer Pension Crisis.

Wilshire Consulting Launches Inclusivity Initiative; SEIC Expands Manager Research Platform with Janney; ISS Creates Scoring Solution for Institutional Investors; and more.  

Among Baby Boomers who think it is important to work with an adviser, nearly 70% said they would purchase an annuity within their individual retirement account (IRA), according...