Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics indicate that just 15% of private industry employees have access to a pension, also known as a defined benefit plan. Employers began moving away from these ...

As a financial planner, I’ve come to appreciate the importance of saving as a cornerstone of financial success. Your level of income doesn’t necessarily position you for a successful retirement; ...

In the first year of the Labor Department's Retirement Savings Lost and Found database, 29.5% of users found an old workplace ...

PHOENIX — Whether you’re knocking on the door of retirement or not, understanding your 401(k) and its performance will increase your chances of gracefully aging with your finances. On the latest ...

It may seem like a negative change, but there's a huge silver lining.

Despite feelings of financial instability for many, employees are committed to crafting a well-funded future for themselves. According to data from Bank of America, 401(k) account balances increased ...

Offering a matching 401(k) retirement benefit can be a powerful tool for attracting and retaining top talent. However, company leaders must carefully weigh several factors before implementing this ...

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Few things are more devastating for retirees than outliving their savings, but that is the projection for much of today's workforce. Processing Content According to a report by the Morningstar Center ...

Owners aren't making benefits packages available to workers, and they aren't saving for their own retirement either, despite newly available tax-credit programs intended to spur participation.