Retirement

New studies show ill effects of the economy and market ulcers, migraines, even hospitalization on stressed investors.

The companies plan to offer a two-pronged approach that concentrates on helping employees with investment advice while making sure they understood daily financial decisions have an impact on how much theyll have to spend during retirement.

Perks are important, but which are the ones employees want most?

With baby boomers facing the retire/dont retire decision point, a study by outplacement firm Challenger Gray & Christmas warns that corporate plans based on the dont retire scenario could fall apart.

The drain on company cash is easing after rising rates and surging stock prices helped increase the pension funding levels to 93 percent last year for 418 large companies with U.S. plans.

Workers are clinging to their jobs as prospects fade for higher-paying employment. Households are socking away more money and charging less on credit cards. And young adults are living with their parents longer rather than venturing out on their own.