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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then invested, and the growth is typically tax-deferred (in a traditional 401(k)) or tax-free (in a Roth 401(k)) until withdrawn in retirement.
Embrace the Certainty of Uncertainty in Retirement Planning
In life, what do we know is certain? Death for one, and the inner Libertarian would say taxes,…
3 Ideas to Increase Your 401(k) Brand Authority
Let’s start with the basics. What is a brand? It is the feelings and sensations that your 401(k)…
5 Burning HSA Questions for Employers to Consider
Employers are realizing the HSA's triple tax-free characteristic makes it a tremendous vehicle to save for medical costs in retirement.
The ‘Smart’ Ingredient in Next-Gen Target Date Funds
Love ‘em or hate ‘em, target date funds are all the rage, and “smart beta,” an increasingly popular…
Mutual Fund Fees in 401(k) Plans Go Low (Again)
Declining 401(k) mutual fund fees show a positive trend as investors enjoy lower costs and better returns on their retirement savings.
Police Dogs to Get Defined Benefit Plans
For the fiscally conservative canine lover, this will be very confusing. The Sacramento Bee’s Jim Miller reports on…
HSAs Continue Their Retirement Plan Romp
InvestorSELECT HSA offers first-dollar investing, nearly 400 funds, and no transaction fees, making HSAs more flexible than ever.
What Americans Put Before Financial Security is Just Depressing
Americans really love their smartphones, just one of the items they put before financial security. They might also…
How to Ensure Better 401(k) Participant Outcomes
401(k) Participant Outcomes improve with insights from Lee Topley of Unified Trust. Discover strategies to boost participant results.
What to Evaluate in an HSA Provider Partner
Providers of health savings accounts have not taken a one-size-fits-all approach. It's unclear, however, if employers understand important differentiators.