Retirement Trends

From savings and early withdrawal habits to financial strategies and backup plans, each generation of workers faces unique challenges.

Gen Zers and millennials, who spend significant time on social media, were not turning to those channels for financial guidance, but were more likely than other generations to turn to a financial advisor for help, says a new study.

"Maxing out your 401(k)" is hard when employees are struggling to make ends meet and their paycheck barely covers expenses. That's why employers need to go beyond the obvious to give employees practical information they need.

From emergency savings accounts to annual funding notices, the Department of Labor is welcoming input from plan sponsors on changes or revisions to retirement plan administration included in the sweeping new legislation.

Since most (75%) employees worry about the impact of inflation on their ability to save enough for retirement, 71% are more likely to stay with their current employer if offered a retirement savings plan, new Voya research revealed.

Since It's the first law that links employees' payment of student debt with the statutes governing defined contribution retirement plans, Congress is hoping the result is greater retirement savings in America – but only time will tell.

Competitive workplace financial benefits are growing increasingly important, with access to personal financial coaching a powerful way to help employees better navigate both their benefits and their wider financial lives.

The federal government should impose restrictions on when account holders can take distributions from retirement accounts and provide more time to pay back 401(k) loans, according to fintech IRALOGIX.