Congress took aim this week at seven states creating government-sponsored auto-IRA plans.

PLR treated non-designated beneficiary who got proceeds as IRA owner, not inheritor

The fiduciary rule shouldn't apply just to retirement accounts; it should apply to all investment accounts, no matter the size and type.

Larry Fink isn't optimistic about the markets, there really is a shortage of financial advisors and retirement-age women handle post-divorce money matters better than men.

ETFs are left out of retirement accounts, employers can offer automated 529 plans, and a Trump appointee hints at raising the Social Security retirement age.

Dropping the fiduciary rule at this point is a lose-lose proposition.

The coming year promises to be interesting for plan sponsors and consultants. We asked several industry experts for their insights on key developments and trends to monitor.