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Most feel Social Security won't be there, and when asked what type of retirement savings they have, the most common response was none.

However, among those, the take-up rate was only 75%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Actively managed mutual funds attracted significant adviser-intermediated assets during the first half of 2017, but money is quickly flowing out of non-institutional active share classes. 

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More than half (53%) said they are unsure where to go for financial advice, a MassMutual survey finds.

American taxpayers have paid nearly $70 million to manage the program since 2014, the department said.

DC plan sponsor clients can leverage both TDFs and managed accounts together to maximize outcomes.

Smaller plans traditionally have lagged behind large plans when it comes to embracing best practices under ERISA, but survey data shows the picture is changing. 

To better protect participants against longevity risk and low market returns, plan sponsors intend to improve fixed income strategies in the next year, T. Row Price reports.

Among those participating in a 401(k) plan, 70% or more say company matches would be very motivating to save more.

Some industry experts believe managed account performance should not be benchmarked against an index but instead against an investor’s unique individual goals.

More DC plan sponsors are selecting non-proprietary TDFs and CIT TDFs, research finds.

Aria’s RetireOne Platform Offering Variable Annuity; Vanguard Launches Global Balanced Funds; Pensionmark Rolls Out New Investment Reporting Tools; and more.

Elite retirement plan advisers are using new and proven tactics to meet the growing demands of plan sponsors in an evolving industry. 

A new feature of Betterment’s mobile app will allow customers to send instant messages to financial experts.

Retirement plan industry stakeholders are asked what objectives and projects the pension insurance agency should prioritize in the years ahead. 

Plan sponsors' fear of plan lawsuits is highly correlated to willingness to discontinue a DC plan in favor of a state solution, LIMRA finds.

They allow the plan to give higher contributions to the owners.

Robust plan design, education and the use of digital tools can increase employee engagement with their retirement plans, the firm's Plan Wellness Scorecard shows.

The head of retirement and investment solutions at Pershing discusses the impact that uncertainty around the fiduciary rule is having on firms and clients throughout the DC plan...