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While four out of five employers say they support employees working past age 65, they also understand that an aging workforce has its drawbacks. 

Only 37% think they will have a satisfying retirement.

With less than generous government retirement income provisions, Americans can benefit from effective advice about managing finances in order to contribute more to retirement savings plans.

Tell them about how they are putting their retirement at a disadvantage, one expert recommends.

However, according to the Alight Solutions 401(k) Index, formerly the Aon Hewitt 401(k) Index, trading activity for the months was the lowest for the year.

Health crises, job losses and other life transitions can reduce workers’ earnings and cause them to stop saving for retirement.

More than half (53%) said they are unsure where to go for financial advice, a MassMutual survey finds.

Among those participating in a 401(k) plan, 70% or more say company matches would be very motivating to save more.

That is followed by living paycheck to paycheck and never being able to climb out of debt.

Nearly two-thirds, 63%, of those between the ages of 26 and 64 participated in their plan directly or through their spouse.

To do so, they are making financial sacrifices.

Those who are progressing with their goals are more likely to have a retirement plan, life insurance and at least one investment account, Lincoln found in a survey.

New research from the TIAA Institute compares the performance of print versus online plan communications.

Feeling behind on retirement savings and facing debt, more than half of Americans polled said they wish their employer would offer financial help.

Eighty-five percent believe they will be able to have the lifestyle they aspire to in retirement.

Nearly three-quarters (72%) of Millennials developed their written financial plans with professional help, Charles Schwab finds.

Most older Americans know very little about annuities, but the majority believe a source of guaranteed lifetime income in retirement is important, according to a study by the...

Ascensus found that employees who decided to enroll in their employers’ retirement programs after receiving targeted communication deferred on average 6.24% of pay.

The FiduciaryShield toolset launched by Redhawk aims to help advisers meet fiduciary responsibilities on behalf of IRA holders.

Prudential data shows fully 25% of women indicate that they don’t think they’ll ever be able to retire, compared to 14% of men.