Older men and women are better decision makers than their younger counterparts; an ironic development considering the issues of retirement planning.

Great-West Financial has expanded its suite of retirement readiness products and services for plan sponsors and participants.

Among their New Year's resolutions, many Americans feel they don't make enough money to worry about financial and retirement planning in 2013.

Prudential Retirement research shows that Millennials are highly motivated to save and will plan ahead, provided they know more about benefit options from their employers.

More members of the youngest working generation take part in company sponsored retirement plans if they're automatically enrolled; otherwise, participation is just 13.4 percent.

Morgan Stanley's new Model Portfolio Services will enhance its asset allocation advice services for plan sponsors, with proprietary risk-based model portfolios.

A large percentage of American workers believe the economy will improve in 2013, even though two-thirds believe the current economy is unhealthy.

As the end of 2012 rolls around, it isnt too late to max out your contributions to either your 401(k), 403(b) or IRA accounts, and to consider changes to offset capital gains taxes.