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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then invested, and the growth is typically tax-deferred (in a traditional 401(k)) or tax-free (in a Roth 401(k)) until withdrawn in retirement.
Top (and Bottom) 10 States for Financial Literacy
Financial wellness is a waste of time—right? Wrong. WalletHub is out with its list of the best and…
Major 4.01k Fun Run in Multiple Cities to Bridge Financial, Health Wellness
“I’d love a 401(k), but I can’t run that far.” It’s an old industry joke, but apropos, as…
Republicans Vote to Block Government-Run 401(k)s
Senate Republicans launched the first salvo Wednesday in repealing Obama-era legislation meant to cover workers who lack access…
What to Watch For With Target Date Funds
MFS senior managing director Ryan Mullen describes a major problem affecting plan participants. This video is an…
For 401(k) Financial Education Programs, Patience Pays
The International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans finds that 96 percent of employers said employees’ personal financial issues had…
How Do Workers Feel About State-Run Retirement Plans?
A recent AARP survey reveals strong support among US private sector workers for legislation enabling state run retirement plans.
3 Critically Important Characteristics of Millennial 401k Participants
Millennials—we love ‘em, they annoy us and we’ll spend a ridiculous amount of time trying to figure them…
What’s Happening in 401(k) Fee Litigation?
Manning & Napier senior vice president Shelby George calls it a 'wild, wild west' for lawyers and litigation, and it's not slowing down.
Single Most Important Step 401(k) Participants Can Take
The simple act of running a retirement projection may be the single most important step employees can take…
How to Connect With (and Convince) Company CFOs: 2017 NAPA 401(k) Summit in Las Vegas
CFOs understand the need for 401(k) services, but not always how they impact the bottom line. MassMutual's Hugh O'Toole has the answer.