A data analysis of 13 million participants in Fidelity Investments 401(k) plans across the country found that about half of them, 54 percent, are what the firm calls unengaged.

A corporate pension plan is not suitable for some staff members, especially those 50 and older and who significant debts, according to a Prudential-sponsored report from Britains Pensions Policy Institute.

It is hard to find a rationale, it says, for taking more risk at retirement.

In the first quarter of this year, 28.4 percent of womens retirement savings were in asset allocation accounts, compared to 27.7 percent of mens retirement savings.

A new poll finds that 70 percent of Americans do not know that 529 plans are a college savings tool.

A new study says more advisors are embracing social media but still "struggle" to use it for business.

On the other hand, for major investment and commercial banking firms compensation is projected to be flat, it said.

A survey of 4,143 full- and part-time workers finds that 41 percent think their living standards will stay about the same, but a third expect a decline.