In Practice

Total U.S. retirement assets reached $21.7 trillion at the end of September, up 3.9% from the $20.9 trillion measured at the end of the June.

Many employees do not consider financial planning a top priority for 2014, according to a new survey.

When compared with their spouses, married men are 58% more likely to be a couple’s primary contact with a financial adviser.

Worries about recruiting and training new talent, as more Baby Boomers retire, top the list of challenges facing plan sponsors and advisers of 403(b) plans.

Many mid-market pension plans are considering de-risking, but still need to create a formal strategy.

A recent analysis from Russell Investments indicates that some companies still have confidence in their pension plans.

A majority of younger employees will change saving and spending habits after seeking financial advice, a survey finds.

More than half (60%) of 401(k) participants age 55 and older believe they are ill-prepared for retirement, says new research.

Advisers can now update their profiles for free on BrightScope’s platform, which has been enhanced with several features.

Misconceptions about the Affordable Care Act, the need for long-term care and how to address the particular needs of women savers are opportunities for key discussions. 

Every racial group faces a retirement crisis, but people of color face particularly severe challenges in preparing for retirement.

Common assumptions for estimating retirement costs may inflate actual needs.

There is a sizable gap between preretiree expectations and the actual age of individuals leaving the U.S. work force, a new survey shows.

Nearly one in four U.S. households age 50 to 59 wants more investment advice—and is willing to pay for it.

Customization is of growing interest to those adding target-date funds (TDFs) to retirement plan investment lineups.

A new report finds that more employers are institutionalizing their 401(k) investments lineups.

A new survey finds that most employees consider retirement income projections helpful.

A new research paper finds that defined contribution (DC) retirement plans, such as 401(k)s, play a growing and important role in...

More than half (55%) of Americans are in poor or fair condition when it comes to covering estimated essential living expenses in retirement, research finds.

The U.S. military population shows financial capabilities that outstrip national norms, a survey from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) finds.