Just as the underlying investments in supposedly safe money markets are receiving increased scrutiny, so too are the underlying investments in stable value funds.

Two researchers say a stricter fidiciary standard does not in fact increase costs to the point of pricing certain registered reps out of the market.

An SEC study confirms that investors have a number of misconceptions about TDFs; their heavy role in 401(k) plans has placed additional focus on clarity of fund performance.

A little known Department of Labor regulation has the potential to expand the reach of investment advice, improve its quality and untap a substantial flow of retirement money in motion.

EBRI suggests contributions to 401(k)s would drop under proposed changes which would no longer make them tax deductible.

Some gray areas still abound as deadlines approach, especially in the multi-employer plan arena, but the rules should help participants.

The DOL is seeking specific data from financial services companies that the companies say do not exist, so it will be hard to adhere to the June timeline.

Investors with a 401(k) and an IRA save almost three times as much as investors with a single plan.