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A court found purposeful miscommunications led participant to expect a different benefit than they were accruing.

A lawsuit filed by two participants in an Allianz retirement plan claims the company and its asset management partners, including PIMCO, misused employees’ 401(k) plan assets for their...

A majority of people surveyed say they are in control of their financial future, yet 30% say their level of debt is ruining their life.

Finances and retirement readiness continue to bewilder American workers, but few turn to online assistance. 

Resources that help employees manage their finances or plan for their financial futures have wide appeal and great potential for use among those who don’t currently have access,...

Lincoln Financial asks young American savers about retirement planning: Do they have an action plan, and are they optimistic about their financial future?

New hires and promotions at BlackRock, The Retirement Advantage, ARA and more, and a new director takes the helm of the PBGC.

In a letter to the DOL, members of Congress ask that changes made to the proposed fiduciary rule be submitted for review to the public before sending to...

Society of Actuaries says the update will ensure pension plan actuaries have the most up-to-date information available.

The use of social media, particularly LinkedIn, with financial professionals continues to grow, and many say they have seen a related performance boost. 

New institutional share classes were announced this week by T. Rowe Price, while Merrill Lynch is unveiling apps that help retirement savers address longevity and inflation risks. 

Vanguard finds that the recession of 2008/2009 did not derail Millennial retirement savers.

Most financial advice professionals feel “daunted by the task of forging their own path and the accompanying headaches,” according to research by Cerulli Associates.

Staples survey reveals the tasks employees can’t tackle before their first cup.

The Employee Plans unit will be issuing more compliance checks and reviewing submissions for pre-approved plan documents.

There’s no way around it, health care cost projections for American retirees are grim, especially when mapped against what people actually have saved. 

Navera's new module provides employees a personally relevant experience to help them make smart financial decisions regarding their 40l(k) or 403(b) options.

One retirement planning industry executive feels TDFs have done a lot for a lot of people, “but it’s time to go from a good idea to a great...

Millennials are early adopters, but Gen X is nudging its way into the action.

PlanMember Financial Corporation says it will “ally” with Washington-based Interpacific Investors Services Inc., a national marketing and distribution firm.