Tag: Participants

Since 2010, the use of technology for investment information has risen dramatically, according to a survey by Hearts & Wallets.

Life insurance coverage is at its lowest point in more than five decades, according to a research project undertaken by Genworth Financial and the University of Virginia.  

A MetLife study shows women who "take charge" of their finances are more likely to have a secure retirement than those who shy away from the process.

Fewer than 3% of participants in Vanguard-administered defined contribution plans made one or more portfolio trades or exchanges in August, despite a volatile market.

The Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) will host a Webcast on the importance of saving geared towards college seniors and new entrants to the workforce.  

A Prudential survey of near and recent retirees found guaranteed products will help persuade wary investors to stay in the stock market, even during times of volatility.  

Nearly half of homeowners in their 30s have lost hope that their homes will recover enough value in time to play an important role in paying for their...

The latest Principal Financial Well-Being Index finds workers who use the help of financial professionals are more confident in the adequacy of their retirement savings than those who...

GuidedChoice has launched Retirement Readiness, a solution that allows retirement plan participants to see how prepared they are for retirement and helps them take action to improve their...

MetLife Resources has launched a redesigned Web site to help plan sponsors and participants better plan for retirement. 

U.S. employees’ retirement preparedness remains low despite a positive trend in employees improving their finances and putting greater emphasis on retirement, according to Financial Finesse.

Transamerica Retirement Services has launched RetireTrack, a Web-based interactive and customizable retirement savings tools for retirement plan participants. 

According to CouponCabin’s first "Savings and Spending Report," 45% of U.S. adults said they feel less financially secure than they did one year ago, with 16% saying they...

The majority of Americans think that planning for retirement is easier for those who are not married, according to Charles Schwab’s latest quarterly retirement pulse survey findings.

Russell Investments is aiming to help plan sponsors have a better understanding of if their participants are saving enough for retirement with its new “Target Replacement Income” (TRI)...

Fifth Third Bank announced changes to its retirement planning site in response to feedback it collected through surveys, focus groups, and other interactions with its 401(k) clients.

Research from Fidelity shows that while nearly eight in 10 nurses (79%) feel secure about their jobs and their financial future, more than seven in 10 (71%) do...

Private industry employers spent an average of $28.13 per hour worked for employee compensation in June 2011, according to the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics.

While four in five employees say they have adequate life insurance coverage, 45% of working women and 28% of working men with life insurance have not evaluated their...

M&I Institutional Trust Services is rolling out PlanView, an interactive online enhancement that enables retirement plan sponsors and advisers to evaluate plan and participant metrics.