Retirement Trends

The difference in optimism levels between advisor and client may seem great to some but the survey found, the optimism gap, or the difference between advisor and investor optimism, had actually narrowed to a record low of 43 percent.

The survey found a 10 percent increase in such plans over 2012 among 406 midsize and large multinational companies, which offer a total of 438 plans.

Why are we making it so easy for workers to march into the bank and take hard-earned cash?

The state may see its relative borrowing costs double within two years and its credit grade weaken without a fix, said Adam Mackey, head of munis at PNC Capital Advisors.

Christie urged pension changes to free up money that he said was needed for schools, infrastructure and other projects.

In their letter, the Democratic Congressmen said that any definition should not limit access to investment education and information. We certainly want to protect plan participants.