A new wave of retirement planning tools seeks to connect employees to their 401(k) plans by tapping into their hearts rather than their heads.

Spurred by the work of behavioral economists, the tools guide employees to consider an older version of themselves.

"If you have empathy for yourself in retirement you're likely to save more," said Warren Cormier, founder and president of the Boston Research Group.

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