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401(k) Research/Tools
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401(k) research/tools encompass resources and information to help individuals understand, manage, and optimize their 401(k) retirement savings plans. This includes information on plan types, investment options, contribution strategies, tax implications, and withdrawal rules, as well as tools for comparing plans, tracking performance, and projecting retirement income.
Bad News for 401(k) Loan Activity
DC plan participants 2017 stayed invested, with steady contributions, low withdrawals, and loan activity slightly above crisis levels.
5 Tips to Make 401(k) Participants Better Investors
Learn how to prevent common 401(k) investment mistakes and help participants make smarter, more confident retirement decisions.
The Opportunity, and Peril, in Retirement Asset Consolidation
How do you ensure you’re the one? It’s hardly news to know retirees like to simplify once they…
401(k) Balances Skyrocket, Hit New Highs
Retirement account balances reached all-time highs for the fourth consecutive quarter. Helped by strong stock market performance, the…
Consistency is Key to 401(k) Success
The Investment Company Institute took a look at its 401(k) database recently, something it maintains with EBRI. Here's what it found.
Top 10 Best Towns in Which to Retire
Will it be snow and cold or sun and surf? Arts and entertainment or peace and quiet? The…
Major Retirement Trouble on the Horizon: GAO
Traditional “three-legged stool” of savings, including Social Security, employer-sponsored plans and individual savings, might not be enough.
Women Project Investment Confidence, Receive Condescension
“Don’t you worry your pretty, little head.” It’s an attitude far too many women still (still!) receive when…
Here’s What Retirees Want 401(k) Participants to Know
Retirement expenses planning helps avoid unexpected costs and builds confidence for a secure retirement lifestyle.
Bad News for 401(k) Savers?
401(k) retirement savings often fall short, leaving many nearing retirement unprepared despite rising balances and growing IRA assets.