“A defined benefit plan is a type of pension plan that is fully funded by employer contributions and is a promise to pay ...

Should defined-contribution plans offer exposure to private equity? Some investment advisors are now adding the asset class to the target-date strategies offered in their defined-contribution ...

This column has been modified to correct the amount of the required contribution for Janet's DB plan. Minimizing taxes isn’t always the best idea. Rich found this out the hard way. You may have heard ...

Recent regulatory actions and market innovations make it easier for advisors to add retirement income solutions to DC plans ...

The White House has now officially supported giving access in 401(k) retirement plans to “alternative investments” like private equity, private credit, crypto, commodities, real estate and hedge funds ...

A defined benefit plan is a retirement option where the benefits paid on retirement are calculated using a fixed formula. The formula is typically based on the employee’s salary history and the number ...

After the Republican-controlled Florida legislature voted in June 2000 to introduce a defined contribution plan for the state's 660,000 workers, surveys suggested that about half of them would shift ...

Assets have been flowing out of defined contribution plans at a vigorous pace in recent years with no moderation in sight, according to Morningstar. “Growth of assets in the DC system is hindered by ...

Men have higher 401(k) balances, but women save more of their pay at comparable income levels, new research shows.

From Gen Z to Boomers, a new look at workplace retirement plans reveals wide differences in how people contribute—and how ...

When investors are considering their workplace retirement plans in relation to their other accounts, it’s essential that they ask two fundamental questions: How much does it cost, and how good are the ...