Studies show that while people might be saving more for retirement, they're not saving enough—and many aren't saving at all. Reasons for this behavior vary with demographics. But the fact remains that more people seem to need more help when preparing for retirement.

Enter the 2018 Defined Contribution Plan Participant Survey from JP Morgan, which finds that, among other things, employees take to heart plan recommendations that are meant only as general guidance, not instructions.

The survey, which queried nearly 1,300 participants, found disconnects and miscommunications between employee participants and employer plan sponsors.

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Marlene Satter

Marlene Y. Satter has worked in and written about the financial industry for decades.