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Plan participants have incurred substantially lower fees for holding mutual funds over the past two decades, according to new research from the Investment Company Institute.

As Americans struggle with inflation and other challenging economic factors, saving for retirement often takes a back seat to more immediate concerns.

Thirty percent of employees have tapped into their 401(k)s to cover an emergency expense, which is why employers and emergency savings funds can help address financial needs, says a new Inspira survey.

It's been nearly two years since SECURE 2.0 was enacted, yet many employers still have concerns and questions. SECURE 2.0 was designed to enhance retirement…

Many common plan design formulas, including safe harbor designs, disproportionately benefit higher-income employees, which is why thoughtful plan design can improve outcomes, according to a new survey.

The Department of Labor is seeking nominations for five, three-year vacancies on the ERISA Advisory Council, which meets four times a year to make recommendations to the Secretary regarding functions carried out under ERISA.

Workers are feeling more optimistic about their retirement prospects and more confident they can achieve their retirement goals, according to a new Charles Schwab study.

The extent to which an employer's current plan meets these objectives dictates whether it might be time to consider a new more modern plan design.