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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then invested, and the growth is typically tax-deferred (in a traditional 401(k)) or tax-free (in a Roth 401(k)) until withdrawn in retirement.
Will Tax Reform Create a Retirement Saving Teachable Moment?
Teachable moments are fleeting. They occur when circumstances align just right, and people become eager to learn more.…
EBSA Recovers Over $1 Billion for Employee Retirement Benefits
EBSA had a busy year, recovering $682.3 million through investigations alone. When added to sums totaled through informal…
A Retirement Plan Silver Lining in Patriots’ Loss?
The “Super Bowl Indicator” suggests that stocks rise for a full year when an NFC team wins and…
America’s Trust in 401ks Soars
Over three-quarters of U.S. households are confident 401ks and other employer-sponsored retirement plans will help them reach their…
Wells Fargo Glide Path Hits Target Date Turbulence
The peril of ratcheting up risk in target-date glide paths was further illustrated with the revelation that Wells…
What’s New in 401(k) Financial Wellness?
John Hancock Retirement Plan Services has jumped into the 401(k) financial wellness fray in a big way with…
Jeff Bezos Embroiled in 401(k) Plan Pain
401(k) worker access dispute puts Bezos in spotlight as Washington Post employees fight for fair retirement benefits and pay.
Which CITs Get Top Fi360 Fiduciary Score?
CIT Fi360 Fiduciary Score shows 17% of investments earned top marks, helping advisors assess funds with fiduciary responsibility.
Americans Know Netflix, Not 401(k) Fees
It’s unlikely anyone saving money for retirement would describe ignorance as bliss when it comes to 401(k) fees.…
Trump Speech Text Touts 401ks
President Trump took time at the podium during his State of the Union address to (of course) extol the strong economy, and 401ks were specifically mentioned.