Now that retirement plans are required to disclose their fees, it's up to participants and their financial advisors to wade through the information to find out what the costs of their plans really are.

Critics say President Obamas proposed changes to the rules on retirement plans could hurt small-business owners and their employees.

May is Older Americans Month. John F. Kennedy first designated May as Senior Citizens Month in 1963. The name was changed by President Jimmy Carter in 1980 to celebrate those who are 65 and older.

Investor optimism jumped 31 points in March, but not everyone is upbeat about the markets.

The Mercer US Pension Buyout Index for March showed retiree buyout costs accounted for 110 percent of the accounting liability.

Technological advances are making it difficult for individuals to plan and stick with their long-term financial goals.

The U.S. could learn a few things about retirement savings from Australia.

The California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) Pension & Health Benefits Committee approved new actuarial policies this week aimed at returning the system to fully funded status within 30 years.