Move over, auto-enrollment. Employee motivation counts when it comes to saving for retirement--and this research shows surprising insights about how much motivation can help.

Independent advisors are more satisfied with investment firms than employee advisors--here's why.

The ability for savers to draw additional funds if needed appears to be an important feature in retirement income plans.

HSA investments could grow to $11.5 billion by 2017, researchers assert.

Lots of employees borrow from 401(k)s--but those who leave a job with a 401(k) loan outstanding are more likely to default on that loan. Plus, more bad news about 401(k) loans.

What is the most striking difference between brokerage participants and all participants? Their account balances. Gain more insights from this recent research.

It's daunting being a fiduciary--and a program has been launched to help sponsors and advisors who consult on retirement plans.

When fiduciaries make mistakes, they can be costly to the organization and to the fiduciary personally. Here are 10 you don't want to make.