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Workers under the age of 35, the generation most likely to depend almost solely on defined-contribution plans rather than the typical Social Security-savings-pension three-legged model, need to be diligent if they expect to save enough for retirement, a report by Northern Trust found.

The U.S. Department of Labors final rule regarding fee disclosure to plan sponsors could have some unintended consequences.

Retirement planning could be given a whole new angle with the Obama Administration's endorsement of the use of annuities in defined benefit plans.

Financial advisors who adopt an independent business model are better off financially than those who dont, according to a new Fidelity study.

Medicare Advantage premiums have fallen by 7 percent, on average, while enrollment in the program has risen by about 10 percent since this time last year, according to Health & Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius.

Baby boomers look for retirement locations that have low taxes and housing costs, the climate is good and the health care is readily available.