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The Social Security Administration has declared this week “National my Social Security Week.”

Defined contribution (DC) retirement plan participants across all age groups are taking to social media for financial information and advice, according to Spectrem Group.

The ModelTool(k)it from Matrix Financial Solutions helps advisers manage portfolio models of recommended mutual funds and ETFs in 401(k) plans. 

Long-term funds of all types attracted $30 billion in July, lifting year-to-date net inflows to $293 billion, according to Strategic Insight (SI), an Asset International company.

The Retirement Advantage, Inc. (TRA) has hired Courtney Zanghi as a new business consultant in the Mid-Atlantic region.

Sponsors of terminated defined contribution (DC) plans can use new guidance from the Department of Labor (DOL) to satisfy the regulator’s expectations for finding and paying missing participants.

Thirty-six percent of Americans polled have not saved any money for retirement, according to a new Bankrate.com report.

A new report from the U.S. Congress’ Joint Committee on Taxation offers a glimpse into the federal government’s perception of the tax benefits associated with retirement planning.

A new target-date fund series will be co-managed by Morningstar Associates and AllianceBernstein, and boasts a diverse cast of managers, including Franklin Templeton and PIMCO.

The funded status of the largest corporate defined benefit (DB) pension plans decreased by $5 billion during July, according to data from Milliman, Inc.

The Puerto Rico Treasury Department has issued guidance on tax prepayment windows for retirement plans, according to a brief from the Groom Law Group.

Guide Financial, a provider of software solutions for advisory firms and financial institutions, has launched a new investment analytics and portfolio builder program.

The lack of key considerations, such as the effect of future contributions to retirement plans, leads some research to paint an inaccurate picture of Gen X’s retirement readiness.

RCS Capital Corporation (RCAP) has entered into an agreement to purchase independent broker/dealer Girard Securities, Inc., further expanding the RCAP advisory network’s major 2014 growth.

Non-qualified executive retirement plan sponsors report that they would like to see participation levels in these plans increase.

Current conditions in the retirement benefits arena make in-plan lifetime income solutions a difficult proposition for many plan fiduciaries, despite growing demand for the products.

The Principal Financial Group has hired Mike Parrett as vice president of consulting.

Providing financial support for family members is throwing a wrench in some Americans' plans for retirement.

Armed with GPS, favorite music and companions, Americans are ready to hit the road by Labor Day, a survey finds. 

Four new tablet-friendly retirement readiness modeling tools from Wealth Management Systems Inc. (WMSI) help users set and track retirement savings goals based on projected income needs.