While employers frequently believe vesting schedules support worker retention, “data does not support that,” according to a Penn State law professor, who is requesting that the IRS prioritize ...

Ricoh USA Inc. mismanaged its $2 billion retirement plan by offering a poorly performing stable value fund that lagged ...

Generac Power Systems Inc. is free from a proposed class action challenging its 401(k) plan fee levels, after a Wisconsin federal judge said the case wasn’t based on “apples to apples” comparisons.

The proposed class action ERISA lawsuit centers on two poorly performing funds offered by the $9 billion 401(k) plan covering more than 27,000 current and former employees of the giant ...

Both 401(k)s and annuities can fund retirement, but understanding their differences is key to picking the right fit.

Unlocking Life Basics: Understanding 401 (k) retirement plan basics 401 (k) plans are the most common retirement plans offered by many employers. But what exactly are they and how do they work?

The stock market gains about 10% a year, but your savings may be falling behind. Here’s how to make the most of your 401(k).

There are plenty of good ideas to boost your 401(k) account over time. Probably the best idea, though, is to maximize your 401(k) employer match. Roughly one in four American workers doesn't fully ...

Rolling over your 401 (k) into a Roth IRA isn't free — it comes with a tax bill. When you move pretax dollars into a Roth, you're shifting your money from tax-deferred to tax-free.

And nearly one-third of people who leave jobs annually liquidate their 401 (k)s, paying taxes and often penalties rather than keeping the money in a retirement account.

The Trump administration is reportedly finalizing an executive order that would clear the way for 401 (k) savings plans to invest in private equity.

Commenting that “eight years of underperformance in comparison to peer benchmarks is difficult, if not impossible, to justify,” a new suit argues a custom target-date fund build cost participants more ...