Data & Research

Many mutual fund firms provide advisers with commentary, but not all of them have jumped on board with new media endeavors.

Even in the face of a major economic downturn, 401(k) participants still kept on keeping on in 2008, according to a Hewitt Associates study.

With the economy still uncertain and continued market volatility, Fidelity Investments said it is seeing higher levels of worker engagement in retirement plans.

A survey by the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans (IFEBP) found defined contribution sponsors are making plan changes in the face of the economic downturn.

A study by consulting firm kasina found that investment managers will further rely on analysts to guide advisers to products.

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A study found that 30% of surveyed participants would definitely or likely be willing to trade leaving inheritance in order to generate more lifetime income than would be...

A study from the AARP Public Policy Institute found a number of older employees trade income and status for happiness in a late-life career change.

For the first time, the majority of Fortune 100 companies now offer new salaried employees only a defined contribution (DC) plan, such as a 401(k), according to a...

Aon Consulting found that many companies with frozen pensions intend to make investment strategy changes to cut corporate pension expense volatility and put themselves one step closer to...

Women remain at a higher risk for retirement insecurity as compared with men, according to a research brief issued by the National Institute on Retirement Security (NIRS).

Being a millionaire just isn’t what it used to be.

See how what’s in your glass compares to your neighbor’s glass.

A recent study found that workers have misconceptions about target-date funds.

Globally, investment manager search activity is slowing down as investors focus their attention on strategic issues, according to Mercer’s 2008 Global Manager Search Trends report.

How involved are advisers in retirement income planning and what products do they prefer?

As nursing home costs are rising, where in America are the cheapest long-term care options?

A growing number of Baby Boomers plan to move to retirement communities, according to a new survey.

Apparently the softening economy is also weighing on the value of major league baseball teams.

Recent media reports on 401(k) plan losses, excessive fee suits, and the move many sponsors are making from defined benefit offerings to defined contribution offerings has fostered negativity...