Despite the U.S. stock market's recovery, Americans are still struggling to make up for the historic losses sustained in their 401(k) plans over the past two years. One main obstacle employees face as they struggle to save is hidden, high 401(k) plan fees.
Concerned that at retirement employees overwhelmingly choose lump-sum distributions from their 401(k) accounts, the White House is urging plan sponsors to include lifetime income stream products – annuities – as options in retirement plans.
The U.S. Department of Labor has announced two new rules designed to enhance retirement security and transparency for the millions of workers covered by 401(k), pension, and other retirement arrangements.
A recent survey of defined contribution plan participants conducted by MassMutual’s Retirement Services Division revealed unexpected findings about participant attitudes and approaches toward investing – and some striking differences based on gender.
Read the book “ Roth IRA: Exploding the Myths, to Convert or not in 2009/2010,” and write a 500 word essay that describes, "What you have learned from the book that will make a positive change in your life and what that change will be.”
The Internal Revenue Service has announced cost-of-living adjustments applicable to dollar limitations for pension plans and other items for Tax Year 2010.
The Internal Revenue Service has issued guidance for retirement plan administrators, plan participants and retirees regarding recent legislation affecting required minimum distributions.
The American University has launched a new Web site designed to help financial service professionals better understand the complex retirement decisions facing consumers.