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Canadian pensions do a good job of keeping costs down, diversifying and using alternative investments.

An organization comprised of industry advocates and businesses is set out to expand Americans’ access to retirement plans and protect the system’s retirement tax incentives.

 

Their “Retirement Ripoff Counter” shows that without the protections of the fiduciary rule, investors are losing $1.9 million an hour, $46 million a day—and $17 billion a year.

A survey found that 38% of Americans know nothing about compounding.

Although more people are enrolling HSAs today, misconceptions still hold back many from making the most out of these accounts.

 

If workers could automatically roll their 401(k) plan over to a new employer, the Institute says this could generate an additional $2 trillion in retirement savings.

This lack of experience can lead to mistakes, ERISApedia.com says.

The Department is making the move in response to the Trump memorandum.

A new study by Fidelity Investments suggests a large number of people don’t know how HSAs work or how it can play a role in retirement planning.

A report contends that not optimizing their contribution recording and timing caused DB plan sponsors to overpay PBGC premiums.

The more confident the investor, the higher their esteem for their adviser.

The lawsuit claimed the defendants breached their fiduciary duties by investing a significant portion of the plans’ assets in risky and high-cost hedge fund and private equity investments...

Who qualifies, and how much can be borrowed?

The lawsuit says disclosures show the proprietary funds used in the DC plan lineup were far more expensive than comparable funds and underperformed their benchmarks.

Working with a financial adviser increases confidence, an IRI survey found.

Nearly one-third have no interest in financial education.

Plan design and other strategies can help women catch up to the retirement savings of men.

The insurer will also be hosting two webinars this week on managing risk in retirement.

The generation that practically lives on social media seeks mobile retirement-planning and help from their employers. 

But older generations expect a different experience in retirement for Millennials.