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401(k)
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A 401(k) is an employer-sponsored retirement savings plan that allows employees to contribute a portion of their pre-tax or after-tax income towards retirement. These contributions are then invested, and the growth is typically tax-deferred (in a traditional 401(k)) or tax-free (in a Roth 401(k)) until withdrawn in retirement.
Groups Push for Expansion of Portable Retirement Benefits
Portable retirement benefits can help millions of workers without 401(k) access secure financial stability and retirement security.
Sea Change: Global DC Assets Exceed DB Assets for First Time
Defined contribution (DC) assets account for over 50 percent of total assets across the world’s seven largest pension…
3 Reasons for Early Retirement: What Matters Most?
The Center for Retirement Research at Boston College asks and answers an important question, “More than a third…
Wrong! Zweig Zeros In on 401(k) Fix
Intelligent, witty, entertaining, he slays sacred cows with more gumption and gusto than his predecessor Jonathan Clements. But with this he’s plain wrong.
Shocking Truth About Participant-Directed 401(k) Plans
There’s been a strong push in the past 20 years for 401(k) plan sponsors to offer participant-directed plans,…
How ‘Alphabeticity Bias’ in 401(k)s Hurts Outcomes
Research shows 401(k) alphabeticity bias leads to higher allocations for early-listed funds, affecting retirement investment choices.
Quick and Easy Guide to the IRS 401(k) Loan Rules
401(k) administrators play many roles—including, often somewhat reluctantly, banker. In addition to all other duties, plan administrators are…
Financial Advisor Recruiting Ramps Up With Digital Launch
Advisor career transition made simple with FA Match’s digital platform, connecting advisors and firms through mutual compatibility.
Science of Social Media: How to Hit 401(k) Lead Gen
Different platforms do different things—here’s what to use when. Social Media Lead Generation insights from ARGI’s Jeanne Fisher.…
Why Attend NAPA 401(k) Summit? Networking, Knowledge And …
“It’s the cream of the crop, the crème de la crème,” Nevin Adams said with a bit of…