More half of Americans worry about maintaining their standard of living, according to a new poll.

Nationwide's survey finds that only 14 percent of women-owned small businesses currently offer their employees a 401(k) or other employee-funded retirement plan. And only 5 percent offer a company-funded defined benefit plan.

Nearly 9 in 10 variable annuity buyers elected to purchase a guaranteed living benefit rider in the third quarter of 2011, according to a new report.

While just over half of the estimated 315,000 retail investment advisors in the United States currently support at least one 401(k) plan, only 7% of advisors are heavy plan producers with $25 million or more in 401(k) assets under management, according to a new report.

Net sales of variable annuities surged in the third quarter of 2011, reaching their highest level since the comparable period in 2007, according to a new study.

Asset-based long-term care products have taken on heightened importance in light of the potential appeal of a federal law designed to provide long-term care coverage, according to a Midwestern-based insurer.

Long-term care costs increased during the year past, according to a new report.

The American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries has inaugurated Robert Richter as 2011-2012 president of the organization during the opening session of ASPPA's annual conference at the Gaylord Hotel in National Harbor, Md.