Investment Instruments

Principal Financial Group's Aaron Friedman gives insight into the past, present, and future of 403(b) plans.

Dividends signal growth potential in emerging markets, Principal Funds portfolios hit milestones, and money market mutual funds rise to $2.748 trillion.

The Insured Retirement Institute announced first-quarter variable annuity assets reached $1.6 trillion, the highest level ever recorded by Morningstar.

Total money market mutual fund assets rose $9.56 billion to $2.748 trillion for the week, the Investment Company Institute said Thursday.

S&P 500 defined pensions remain underfunded by $245 billion, despite slight growth in 2010.

Long term care cost inflation is creating new challenges for financial professionals and their clients, as uncertainty about equities, a soft housing market and rising healthcare costs have stunted the growth of many retirement portfolios.