Defined Contribution

A battle royale is brewing in Washington, where lawmakers say they want to empower those who want to save for their retirement, not making it more difficult.

Other industrialized nations, a White House aide's memo says, have undertaken more aggressive action, including the outright ban of commissions on all securities sales.

A CBO report says that deferred taxes can boost federal income tax receipts.

A memo from Obama's Council of Economic Advisors indicates the White House may support tighter oversight of brokers who handle retirement accounts.

Many sponsors are still holding back, but just how valid are their objections?

This may be nothing new, but Gallup refers to the widespread off-label use of 401(k)s as troubling.