In Practice

There are common threads in what is understood to be ethical behavior, but for retirement plan advisers having good business practices...

The three common risks of retirement—longevity, inflation and the risks of the marketplace—need to make room for a fourth one, according to Alison Salka, corporate vice president of...

Non-profit does not mean there is no revenue to be generated from this market.

Different workplace experiences and employee benefit histories are causing a divide between early and late Baby Boomers regarding their financial security and outlook on retirement.

A new report from Aon Hewitt says participation in defined contribution (DC) plans is at an all-time high.

When someone says defined contribution (DC) plan, most people think of 401(k)s or 403(b)s; other DC plans do not get as much attention.

How do retirement plan advisers add value for clients and grow their business?

Advisers help many individuals prepare for a comfortable future, but who is helping advisers prepare for their future?

On average, members of Gen Z expect to be living on their own by age 21, according to the 2nd Annual...

There are many factors that contribute to how much retirement income a plan will generate, according to a new analysis.

When it comes to using automatic features for defined contribution (DC) plans, employers should understand the importance of robust defaults for...

Employees are less confident about retirement, and expect to work longer and retire later, a survey finds.

A new survey found that target-date funds (TDFs) with different asset allocations deliver similar retirement savings outcomes.

Over half the respondents in a survey said they would consider switching or starting a new adviser relationship if the adviser developed a written retirement income strategy.

Employers can do many things to empower their employees for financial wellness and retirement readiness, according to new report from Bank of America Merrill Lynch.

A new study by the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI) quantifies the impact of a sustained low-interest-rate environment on employees’ retirement readiness.

Roth IRAs skew toward younger contributors, according to a report from the nonpartisan Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI).

Referrals and networking were touted as top acquisition strategies in 2012 by advisers, who expect to rely on the same approaches in 2013.

The definition of retirement is changing, which requires new considerations when planning.

Low interest rates pose a risk to investors, according to a Prudential paper on the implications of recent research from the National Retirement Risk Index.