Data & Research

Plan sponsors have learned their roles for Act I of the retirement readiness program, so now it’s time for Act II.

Most American households do financial planning, but the extent varies greatly, according to research by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards (CFP Board).

Saving for retirement is not something people think about, and the way people communicate has changed over the years.

A new white paper looks at how plan sponsors can foster better outcomes for participants.

A ranking from BrightScope, Inc. indicates companies in the law industry have the best 401(k) retirement plans.

Morningstar's municipal credit analysts found that based on two key funding metrics, the state of Wisconsin has the strongest-funded state pension plan system while Illinois has the weakest...

A recent white paper examined how improved transparency with target-date funds would help retirement plan fiduciaries better understand the funds’ holdings.

Connie Weaver of TIAA-CREF explained the science behind employee engagement, the cornerstone of successful retirement outcomes. 

A recent J.P. Morgan survey found significant gaps between plan sponsors’ intentions and the reality of how plan strategies actually unfold.

While there have been many studies on the causes of the Great Recession, a new report analyzes the cost of it.

A new survey from AARP confirmed that most plan participants do not want plan-related advice in the best interest of the professional who advises them.

There are a number of advantages to using a 403(b) retirement plan for nonprofit organizations.

Reporter Ron Insana kicked off PANC 2013 with a discussion about Washington, the global market and how Ben Bernanke may have saved the U.S. economy.

A new report suggests the United States can learn some good lessons about retirement from other countries.

A recent webcast, hosted by State Street Global Advisors (SSgA), addressed how plan sponsors can help participants transition from saving for retirement to focusing on retirement income strategies.

Research by the Economic Policy Institute finds many people are ill-equipped for retirement.

A poll of consumer preferences found that consumers in financial distress most prefer reaching out to a qualified professional.

While generations of consumers learned important lessons following the 2008 financial crisis, a survey finds Gen Yers have learned more and have taken the most positive actions post-crisis.

Defined contribution investment only (DCIO) assets climbed to $2.8 trillion as of year-end 2012, according to Strategic Insight, an Asset International company.

Transamerica Retirement Solutions found that an increasing number of higher education institutions are seeking the services of financial advisers and consultants to enhance the retirement readiness of their...