Retirement

Echoing President Barack Obama's warning, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid says Social Security payments would stop if there is no deal to raise the government's borrowing limit by Aug. 2.

The public New Hampshire Retirement System asked a court Tuesday to block implementation of the part of a new pension reform law dealing with setting employer contribution rates.

Americans age 55 and older have a sense of optimism and resilience when considering their retirement future, according to Larry Roth.

Despite the dismal employment outlook, there are signs that employer confidence in their financial situation and in the economy is rising, according to the 12th Annual Transamerica Retirement Survey. With this uptick in confidence comes a renewed commitment to retirement benefits.

Children now make up less of America's population than ever before, even with a boost from immigrant families.

If you've read about the alarming gender gap we've recently identified between men's and women's financial literacy, you might already know some of the risks it poses to plan sponsors from both a financial perspective and from a long-term cultural perspective.