Defined Benefits

Its a win for hedge fund proponents, sort of. Last year, some of the funds staffers were pitching a much bigger allocation.

The comeback of pension obligation bonds comes at a time when governments are desperate for ways to address projected public pension deficits of $1.3 trillion.

Nearly two-thirds of the employers surveyed said they plan to take some kind of action in 2015.

The move will put the company in charge of managing approximately $84 million in assets for the more than 800 employees of the university.

Remember Enron? Company stock accounted for more than 60 percent of its 401(k) plan assets in 2000.

While the U.S. dominates the global picture in terms of size, how are we faring compared with other countries, both large and small?

The National Institute on Retirement Security hopes to address a misperception (that) persists among some that defined contribution plans save money when compared with traditional pensions.

Low inflation and low interest rates are helping but income inequality and inadequate health care access keep the U.S. at the bottom of the top 20.