Data & Research

The Center for Retirement Research projects that 40% of those born between 1976 and 1985 will be unable to replace 75% of the income they received between the...

New research from Finhabits, a retirement plan robo-advisory platform, suggests small businesses in Hispanic-majority metro areas struggle to offer retirement plans, but there are opportunities for significantly improving...

With Americans expecting to live to age 90 and many finding retirement savings a challenge, work, at least part-time, could become a retirement expectation for many.

An American Century study also found that when offered the option of receiving either a 100% match on 3% of their retirement plan contributions or a 3% higher...

In addition, the use of online sources of information and advice is growing.

Forty-six percent say they would “save less” or “stop saving” in their 401(k) if the tax deferred status of their plan was taken away, according to the Wells...

Another 40% say they reduced their debt during the year.

More than half (52%) of Americans surveyed think individuals will play a larger role in health insurance and retirement savings, a survey finds.

A Lincoln Financial Group study found government employers want to see better technology, advanced plan designs and personalized service from providers. 

Eighty percent of single women keep a portion of their savings in cash, with 35% keeping 50% or more in liquid savings.

60% say life in retirement exceeds their expectations.

Initially more of an advertising vehicle, a company web page today may be a graphically vivid entrée to valuable information.

Nearly half of sponsors do not think they are fiduciaries, up markedly from 30% in 2011.

Advisers focused on client retention take heed—spouses are increasingly influencing retirement income planning decisions, says Hearts & Wallets research.

Over three-quarters purchased their IRA through an investment professional.

While 66% of larger plans use automatic enrollment, only 51% of smaller plans do.

Nearly one in four say they would be willing to save more than 50% of their paycheck to have more money in the long run.

With the health care industry facing many uncertainties, organizations are looking to attract top talent.

In a policy paper, Morningstar says state-run plans and multiple employer plans in their current form would create a more fragmented U.S. retirement system for employees.

Fifty percent of Gen Xers surveyed say they cannot start saving for retirement until they pay off their credit card debt.