Employee benefits

Novel legal theories and a lower bar for plaintiffs could unleash an explosion in ERISA-based lawsuits against 401(k) plan providers.

Critics have called for an overhaul of the confusing rules that they argue often leave investors paying taxes in the wake of falling into fraudsters' traps.

From "super catch-ups" to the saver's match to "Rothification," 2025 looks to be a bumpy year for retirement nest eggs.

American workers have an abundance of retirement accounts to choose from, but which are best? Even experts disagree on the ideal mix of retirement accounts.

The wrong asset location could defeat the whole purpose of the strategy, according to a new study on Treasury inflation-protected securities.

Many advisors overlook held-away workplace retirement accounts, unaware that a rollover isn't a prerequisite for professional management.

Wage growth for job-hoppers is on the decline, but financial advisors say that might be a good thing for long-term retirement savings.

These tax-advantaged savings accounts will be open next year to a much wider range of disabled clients.

Nearly 84% of U.S.-based plans have an ERISA violation, spotlighting a need for independent benchmarking audits.

Financial advisors and other industry professionals will be integral in boosting those generations' nest eggs by double digits through a Secure 2.0 provision.