Resources that support informed financial decision-making can help workers navigate the complexity of retirement planning with more confidence and less anxiety.

A 401(k) isn’t just a tool for your own savings. It can also help you access additional retirement support from your employer. Many plans include employer contributions, including employer matching or discretionary employer contributions. To make the most of this added benefit, it helps to understand how and when those contributions become fully yours – that is, when you become “vested.”

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is now a copilot for everyday tasks, helping people with emails, meal planning, workout routines, and more. It’s also impacting how participants approach retirement planning.

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is urging a federal appeals court to uphold the dismissal of a lawsuit claiming that an employer misused retirement plan forfeitures.

The ultimate proof of retirement plan participant success is in the results: whether the participant achieves a financially secure retirement. In the meantime, plan sponsors can look at a variety of metrics to help evaluate and track plan outcomes.