In Practice

Almost three-fourths of polled Americans won’t be spending their tax refund for 2008.

The number of Generation Xers (ages 27 to 42) who are unprepared for retirement is dramatically on the rise, according to a study commissioned by Scottrade.

Just more than a third of U.S. employers responding to a recent survey said they have cut back or cut out their defined contribution plan match since January...

Plan sponsors and employees see some retirement concerns differently—including access to financial advice, a new study by MetLife suggested.

Like many, perhaps most, Americans I have viewed the unraveling “Bonusgate″ scandal with a mixture of disgust and incredulity.

A survey by Nielsen found that only 28% of respondents were confident of the company that manages their investment or retirement accounts.

Contributions to 401(k) plans went up nearly 1% since 1988, according to the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI).

Fidelity Investments research shows that the largest percentage of individual investors surveyed (32%) feel that their adviser or broker helped minimize investment loss during the past six months.

As March Madness officially gets underway tonight, odds are (no pun intended) you’ve had an opportunity (or two) to weigh in on the NCAA tournament.

A new survey by two workplace benefits groups found 74% of participating firms haven’t changed their 401(k) match.

Market depreciation is the top reason for clients’ retirement savings to be off-target, independent advisers reported.

A new survey finds less than a third of retirement plan fiduciaries report a clear chain of authority for their plan’s governance committee.

Almost of half of respondents to a new survey would prefer to stop paying into the Social Security system—even if it meant giving up their own benefits.

Baby Boomers continue to consume and use more social technologies, and retirement-focused sites are taking up the opportunity.

Ernst & Young said its Financial Planner Line saw a dramatic increase in employee inquiries about penalties and tax implications associated with early withdrawals from 401(k) plans.

The financial crisis has taken a toll on the nation’s wealthiest, with almost a third of high-net-worth households losing millionaire status, according to a Spectrem Group report.

American workers and retirees are taking charge of their personal financial well-being by spending less and focusing more on their long-term financial future, according to the latest Principal...

Advisers can help plan sponsors determine whether cutting the employer match contribution is necessary—and also help communicate changes to participants.

Be careful on the road: More than one-third of Americans reported dozing off behind the wheel, according to a recent poll by the National Sleep Foundation (NSF).

Those in target-date funds are younger, make less money, and have smaller account balances than those not choosing the options.