Tag: Education

A recent study found that workers have misconceptions about target-date funds.

The U.S. Treasury Department released a brochure that explains the basics of health savings accounts (HSAs).

Recent media reports on 401(k) plan losses, excessive fee suits, and the move many sponsors are making from defined benefit offerings to defined contribution offerings has fostered negativity...

Retirement plan advisers have an opportunity to help 403(b) plan sponsors reach out to participants in a variety of ways.

ING said it has updated its microsite, www.INGyournumber.com, to make it easier for visitors to “calculate and protect their retirement savings during uncertain market conditions.”

Mercer said it launched on online educational program to help individuals stay on track with their long-term financial objectives while also acknowledging their concerns in the volatile economic...

There was widespread adoption of similar employee benefits communications techniques among employers responding to a recent survey.

DWS Investments launched new and enhanced educational tools about structured products, designed to meet the educational needs of both financial advisers and individual investors.

A study of affluent Americans found their primary investment objective is preservation of capital.

Despite the tumultuous environment, most plan sponsors seem to be committed to staying the course, at least for now.

A new survey suggests that Americans are not only cutting back on savings, a growing number are dipping into those accounts.

Data from MassMutual's Retirement Services Division suggests that, although economic pressure continues to affect overall participant balances and savings activity, younger retirement plan participants (under age 30) are...

According to a new survey, more than half of Americans think capitalism is better than socialism.

AARP Services, Inc., has launched a new initiative designed to assist small business owners with group health insurance, retirement planning, and payroll services.

The youngest members of the workforce would like more education and guidance about finances at work, according to a survey by Charles Schwab

Even after the recession ends, Americans said their spending will return to just 86% of pre-recession levels, according to a survey by AlixPartners, a global business-advisory firm.

Almost three-fourths of polled Americans won’t be spending their tax refund for 2008.

ADP Employer Services today introduced ADP ACCESS, a retirement program that combines a financial adviser with ADP's 401(k) plan recordkeeping services.

Newkirk unveiled enrollment communication called AutoBook, which is designed for qualified automatic contribution arrangement (QACA) and eligible automatic contribution arrangement (EACA) plans.

ING has rolled out a Web site aimed at letting retirement savers see if they are "keeping up with the Joneses" when it comes to their financial habits.