Defined Contribution

First and foremost, employers should help employees evaluate whether they can even afford to retire, otherwise they need to start maximizing their 401(k) plan contributions ASAP.

Women still feel less financially included than men. How can employers better support them?

The younger generations demonstrate that they are getting their savings on track, while Gen X and baby boomers more often report falling behind on savings and struggling to catch up before retirement, says a new report.

The top areas of interest for employer help are "knowing how much to save to meet my goals" (77%), "how to make the most of 401(k)" (76%) and "knowing how much insurance to have" (76%), according to a new report.

Plan participants have incurred substantially lower fees for holding mutual funds over the past two decades, according to new research from the Investment Company Institute.

As Americans struggle with inflation and other challenging economic factors, saving for retirement often takes a back seat to more immediate concerns.