Defined Contribution

The number of companies making a match on their 401(k) plans has dropped by 7 percent since 2009, driven by the stock market crash of 2008 and the recession.

Managed accounts and target-date funds help employees better manage their retirement savings and help plan sponsors do a better job of managing their fiduciary responsibilities.

Mercer is getting creative with its retirement education program.

The Online 401(k) has launched a payroll-deduction IRA designed specifically for small businesses with 100 or fewer employees.

The Florida Senate on Tuesday defeated a proposal to revamp the state's vast public retirement system for future employees, denying House Speaker Will Weatherford one of his top goals for this legislative session.

The SPARK Institute has added its name to the list of retirement industry groups upset by proposed changes to retirement savings incentives included in President Obamas 2014 budget.