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A large number of financial professionals plan to ramp up their retirement income planning practices over the next few years, according to a new study by the Principal Financial Group.

Congress recognized and tried to address investor mistakes by passing the 2006 Pension Protection Act. But the 2006 PPA only went half way and ignored critical academic research.

I get tired of reiterating studies on the shortfall between pre-retirement preparedness and post-retirement reality. But that doesnt mean workers should ignore the message; it just means they should filter the noise.

Due to an economic crisis that hasnt slowed down, more attention is on the financial strength of insurers. A new LIMRA study finds that more than a quarter of producers consider the financial strength of an insurer one of the two most important factors in 2011.

A recent report by Cogent Research shows there has been a shift in advisors commitment to their current fund companies. In its 2011 Advisor Brandscape report, the research firm reported on advisor trends and product usage among 1,643 retail investment advisors across all major distribution channels.

Since the downturn in the investment markets in 2008 and 2009, investors have taken more control over their investment portfolios, leading to a growing demand for self-directed options from the wealth management industry, according to a research report released today by Scivantage and Aite Group.

A new study by the MetLife Mature Market Institute revealed that women who take an active role in their retirement planning stand a better chance of securing their finances in retirement than those who avoid the process.

As health care costs continue to grow, employers and employees alike are searching for ways to reduce the financial burdens they face, and many are turning to consumer-driven health plans that include flexible spending accounts.