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Employers and plan sponsors must prioritize guaranteed income options in 401(k)s as a necessity – not just a "nice-to-have" option, according to a Nationwide's Protected Retirement survey report.

Well-designed retirement plans and financial education can help impact employee retirement savings, according to a new Human Interest survey.

Advisors can serve as a bridge to address the retirement readiness gap, helping plan sponsors—and in turn, employees— be better prepared for life in retirement, according to a new Fidelity survey.

While the second half of the year typically means Open Enrollment for most companies, it's the perfect time to highlight the benefits of saving and investing in the company's retirement plan as workers are reviewing all their other benefits.

Americans believe they'll need $1.2 million saved to retire comfortably, yet half expect to have less than $500,000 saved, which is why employers should consider offering more in-plan solutions to help employees transition to retirement, says a new Schroders survey.

While 49% of Gen Z thinks they will be able to retire early, only 30% of millennials and 31% of Gen X feel the same.

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.

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.