Projections show couples retiring this year can expect a 4 percent increase on their medical bills throughout retirement over those who retired a year ago.

Weve all too often heard these assertions: Insurance is not bought, its sold. People dont plan to fail, they fail to plan. We have a financially illiterate society.

Fighting obesity will require changes everywhere Americans live, work, play and learn, says a major new report that outlines dozens of options from building more walkable neighborhoods to zoning limits on fast-food restaurants to selling healthier snacks in sports arenas.

Both groups increased deferrals into their defined contribution plans during the first quarter of 2012, according to MassMutuals Retirement Services Division.