Even with the recent recoveries in the stock and bond markets, the classic 60/40 split may be a thing of the past, and some argue alternatives are the future.

Virginians without access to a workplace retirement savings plan will now be able to save a portion of their pay in a professionally managed IRA.

Closed-end funds have emerged as a potential solution for retirees seeking to smooth out their cash flows and in turn soothe their shaken nerves.

The company said the deal underscores its ongoing commitment to the retirement plan industry and to investing in technologies that enhance its 'financial wellness ecosystem.'

The study by Morgan Stanley at Work shows 95% of plan sponsors say the fees paid to retirement plan advisers are well worth the cost.

With stocks down and home prices up, retirees may want to consider a reverse mortgage for planning purposes.

Eric Satz, founder and CEO of Alto, says investors need to add alternatives to their retirement accounts, especially in the wake of the market’s carnage.

Thirty-five percent of parents with adult children living at home have compromised their own savings or long-term goals, like retirement or housing, to financially help their kids, a Thrivent study shows.

Retirement income planning is the service most sought after by both older and younger consumers, according to a survey by the Granum Center for Financial Security.

Auto-IRAs are the perfect solution for states to help private sector workers save for retirement. Even better, they're bipartisan.