Tag: Defined Contribution

However, employees are not confident in government administration of retirement savings, LIMRA found.

Americans' next biggest financial fears are living paycheck to paycheck and never being able to climb out of debt.

ICI examined newly available data from the IRS and found that 63% of Americans participate in their retirement plan either...

Sixty-one percent of employers now analyze the percentage of their employees on track to replace 80% or more of their...

The organization has issued a report analyzing what is working in DC plans and how the existing tools can be...

The DOL is still seeking information from DC industry providers and stakeholders regarding potential new and amended administrative class exemptions...

There seems to be a disconnect between employees’ primary concerns, needs and preferences and the reshuffling of employer dollars, Willis...

Researchers first found that introducing a longevity income annuity into the DC plan investment menu is attractive to the majority...

The transition is expected to kick off in 2018

 

They are either maxing out the IRS maximum contribution limit on 401(k)s or contributing 90% of the max or more.

This is prompting employers to ask their benefits brokers for new and innovative solutions.

The IRS says it is modifying its historic approach to pre-approved plans in order to encourage employers that currently maintain...

The idea seems to be to help employees establish better tax-diversity in their retirement holdings—as well as more controlled and...

However, many cite obstacles to saving for retirement.

In addition, smaller companies that do sponsor a retirement plan for employees cite reasons for not using automatic plan features.

A J.P. Morgan analysis points out one relatively unknown strategy that may help investors respond to big changes in the...

According to a survey by the American College of Financial Services, 74% of respondents failed a 12-question retirement income quiz.

BMO has issued a report giving details on participation rates, deferral rates, account balances and more.

Asset managers are taking the next steps in TDF innovation and many are eyeing strategic beta for higher returns and...

There are key actions every plan sponsor and benefits committee can take to promote outstanding performance from their financial advisers—and...