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54% Have Less Than $25,000 Saved for Retirement

March 9, 2010 - While confidence in having enough for retirement has returned to historic levels, a 16% reading is still painfully low—pointing to a serious need for far more help for investors.

AllianceBernstein Gives Target-Date Funds 20% Leeway to Manage Risk

February 17, 2010 - The funds will have the ability to move more heavily into bonds and cash.

Prudential’s $3.411 Billion Year-End Earnings Reverse 2008’s $1.14 Billion Loss

February 11, 2010 - Prudential credits the turnaround to improved financial markets, as well as successful new products and expanded distribution.

New 6% Savings Rate to Funnel $800B to Investments Annually

February 10, 2010 - The new propensity to save has become permanent—and will greatly benefit mutual fund and annuity companies, Allianz reports.

SEC to Propose New ‘Target-Date’ Fund Rule

February 5, 2010 - Chairman says some target-date funds “lull investors into a false sense of security.”

Reynolds Urges Action to Strengthen America’s Retirement Savings

February 3, 2010 - The Putnam CEO was addressing the National Institute on Retirement Security.

Affluent Rank Fidelity, Vanguard, American Funds First

February 2, 2010 - In terms of brand, Fidelity and Vanguard stand out among affluent investors.

Advisers Give Top Marks to American, Vanguard, Hancock, Franklin & Fidelity

February 2, 2010 - Following the financial crisis, advisers are most tuned in to ethics and trust.

Obama Proposals May Boost Annuity Sales

January 26, 2010 - The president wants to promote the availability of guaranteed lifetime income through annuities and other forms, and to force 401(k) plans to clearly spell out fees and risks.

51% of Affluent Retirees Rue Focusing on Numerical Goal

January 19, 2010 - The majority now believes it would have been more productive to focus on life goals.

St. Louis Shooter Sued ABB, Fidelity Over 401(k) Fees

January 11, 2010 - The shooter shot eight people at one of ABB’s factories, killing three.

Fidelity Expands 401(k) Investment Offerings

December 23, 2009 - Platform will include funds from Franklin Templeton, Aberdeen, Calamos and MFS.

More Employers Consider Annuities for 401(k) Plans

December 18, 2009 - Watson Wyatt finds annuity use will grow.

Putnam's Absolute Return Funds Reach $1B

December 16, 2009 - Suite of funds reaches critical milestone in first year.

Many Target-Date Funds Use Junk Bonds

December 16, 2009 - Risky assets are still being used to prop up yields in many 2010 funds.