Pre-retirees are clamoring for safe investment assets. But what qualifies as a safe investment, and are there really any such things out there for people to invest in?

California has been hard hit since the economy took a dive in 2008. Pension reform tops the list of items that would save both local and state governments money.

Tax reform initiatives put forth by both the Republicans and Democrats fail to protect retirement savings, especially Paul Ryan's 401(k)-bashing proposal.

Active traders are planning to invest most of their tax refunds in the stock market, according to new data by Charles Schwab.

The sites are designed to provide advisors, employers and participants with a more informative and intuitive online experience.

While 401(k) record keepers and service providers are combing through the 408(b)(2) fee disclosure rules with a fine-tooth comb, looking for potential compliance problems, plan sponsors have adopted a wait and see attitude.

Social Security is particularly important to older women, many who never worked and do not have pensions or other savings to fall back on.

The rich also arent sure how much they need to save for retirement, lack money for investing or prefer to spend now rather than save for tomorrow, according to a new survey.