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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then invested, and the growth is typically tax-deferred (in a traditional 401(k)) or tax-free (in a Roth 401(k)) until withdrawn in retirement.
6 Key Insights About 401(k)s and Other Employee Benefits
Employer retirement plan survey reveals gaps in coverage, highlighting opportunities to expand access and boost financial security for workers.
Top HSA Plan Providers Evaluated
Correction: This story has been updated to reflect that Fifth Third retained its Investing Account Assessment of Neutral,…
Wow! Schwab Eliminates Commissions for Online Trades
The fee compression crunch continues, with a major announcement by Schwab that it will eliminate commissions for online…
6 Fun and Furious Movie Lines About Retirement and 401(k)s
The House How are 401(k)s portrayed in movies and pop culture? It’s cliché to ask if life imitates…
401k MEP Rule Takes Effect
The Department of Labor’s MEP rule—which makes it easier for small businesses to offer DC plans to their…
October Top Advisor by Participant Outcomes (TAPO)—Jeanne Fisher
Getting Retirement Right With Roth 401ks IN AN INDUSTRY overwhelmingly “male, pale and stale” that constantly frets about…
Why 401(k) Auto Portability is Just the Right Thing to Do
Cashout leakage is a silent crisis that unnecessarily robs millions of Americans of a comfortable, timely or secure retirement.
401(k) Assets Continue to Climb
Total U.S. retirement assets were $29.8 trillion as of June 30, up 2.3% from March. Retirement assets accounted…
Eugene Scalia Confirmed as Next Labor Secretary
Eugene Scalia Labor Secretary confirmed by Senate 53-44, raising concerns over worker rights and his past fiduciary rule stance.
Baggage Handler Fined For Illegally Advising on $172 Million of AUM
The SEC has fined and suspended a baggage handler at a major airline who provided unauthorized investment services…