Defined Contribution

As legislators come to grips with tax reform, budget deficits and Obamacare, retirement security also is coming under scrutiny.

The industry complained adopting a universal fiduciary standard would cost investors but failed to provide the smoking gun. Meanwhile, an independent research study just did, but found the gun pointing the other way.

Employers already offering a Roth option say they are more likely to allow employees to make in-plan conversions to Roth accounts.

With defined benefit plans on the outs, companies with defined contribution plans are looking for better ways to help their employees understand what they need to retire in comfort and help them to achieve that.

The youngest and oldest working age adults are the most confident in their ability to retire and maintain their current lifestyle.

New research by LIMRA found that Generations X and Y don't know much about investing or financial products.