Retirement

Retirement planning, protecting wealth, and dealing with health care costs worry U.S. investors no matter what region they live in -- but those in the midwest worry the most about health care costs, a Cerulli report says.

A judge refused to dismiss a lawsuit accusing Duke University's retirement plan of excessive fees and poor investments.

While auto-escalation in 401(k)s isn't widespread, it's driving half of savings increases, Fidelity says.

In addition to higher pay, employees are seeking work-life balance and meaningful career development promises often made during recruitment, but which dont materialize.

'People insure their homes, their cars, their health, but too often they dont consider the importance of insuring their paycheck,' says Jim McGovern, senior vice president of employee benefits at OneAmerica.

Employers could work harder -- and smarter -- at helping employees take advantage of their retirement plan. Here are 6 easy tips.