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If it’s a defined benefit (DB) versus defined contribution (DC) race, DB is in a 180-basis point lead, contends BNY Mellon. 

The combined assets of the nation’s mutual funds rose by $89.1 billion, or 0.6%, to $13.94 trillion in May.

When someone says defined contribution (DC) plan, most people think of 401(k)s or 403(b)s; other DC plans do not get as much attention.

How do retirement plan advisers add value for clients and grow their business?

Some retirement plan compliance issues are unique to 403(b)s.

Advisers help many individuals prepare for a comfortable future, but who is helping advisers prepare for their future?

The Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) has published an Implementation Guide for new financial reporting standards for state and local government pension plans.

On average, members of Gen Z expect to be living on their own by age 21, according to the 2nd Annual...

There are many factors that contribute to how much retirement income a plan will generate, according to a new analysis.

Tom Hogan has been appointed chief executive officer of Retirement Systems Data, LLC (RSD).

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is allowing stakeholders more time to comment on lifetime income illustrations given to participants in...

It’s a situation dreaded by every service provider to a retirement plan: an investigation by the Department of Labor (DOL).

When it comes to using automatic features for defined contribution (DC) plans, employers should understand the importance of robust defaults for...

 Sources say they are optimistic about market recovery but predict volatility will be present in the short term.   

Employees are less confident about retirement, and expect to work longer and retire later, a survey finds.

A new survey found that target-date funds (TDFs) with different asset allocations deliver similar retirement savings outcomes.

LPL Financial LLC has added capabilities from Morningstar Associates LLC, Financial Finesse and Wealth Management Systems Inc. (WMSI). 

Checking bags, printing boarding passes and flight delays are among the hassles travelers want technology to solve, a survey found.

Over half the respondents in a survey said they would consider switching or starting a new adviser relationship if the adviser developed a written retirement income strategy.

Employers can do many things to empower their employees for financial wellness and retirement readiness, according to new report from Bank of America Merrill Lynch.