Employee benefits

A softening stance from the Trump administration could lead to a rise in the availability of cryptocurrency investments in 401(k)s. While some plan sponsors are considering crypto, they emphasize that investor demand will play a significant role in their decisions.

Expanded 529 plans and pass-through deductions are a boon for the wealth management industry, but the sweeping tax bill comes with its challenges.

Retiree income in the U.S. lags far behind the national median for household earnings, but these top cities are bucking the trend, according to a new SmartAsset study.

Qualified charitable distributions have surged in popularity thanks to a shift away from itemized deductions, but experts say there's more work to be done around client education on the underappreciated tool.

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.

A new study found that retirees spend far less than they should from certain income sources. But researchers say financial advisors can help change that.

The hearing last month explored the legal process for enforcing the fiduciary duty of retirement plans to avoid excessive recordkeeping fees.

Opportunistic competitors anticipating trades are swooping in first, moving prices, according to a recent study.

A new survey from Prudential predicts how the new generation's future will look, and what kinds of financial challenges this will create.

Advisors using Orion Trading can now connect directly into Pontera to integrate clients' 401(k)s, 403(b)s and other held-away accounts.

Almost half of women say they will outlive their retirement savings, compared to 38% of men.