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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then invested, and the growth is typically tax-deferred (in a traditional 401(k)) or tax-free (in a Roth 401(k)) until withdrawn in retirement.
What, Me Worry? 401(k) Participants Flee to Safety
Capital markets are a leading indicator, a sign of investor confidence in things to come. So what, exactly,…
On the Spot: How Do You Define Financial Wellness?
John Tabb, co-founder and president of Questis, breaks it down. This video features an interview with John Tabb…
Support Grows for Keeping Assets in 401(k) Plans After Retirement
Retirement Income Design is key as consultants urge plan sponsors to add flexible solutions to better support retirees.
Lack of ESG Investing Definition Eludes, Frustrates Industry
Identifying a uniform definition of environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing is, of course, a major industry sticking…
HUD Secretary Carson Pitches ‘Opportunity Funds’: 2019 SALT Conference
“We’re presiding over a historic moment in our nation’s history, one of job creation, high employment, growth and…
No Surprise—Price Dominates 401(k) Target-Date Fund Market
Assets in target-date mutual funds shrank in 2018, but the overall market grew, as providers gathered assets into…
Reason No. 2,637 for a 401(k)
Social Security Benefits expectations differ: retirees get $1,408 monthly, future retirees expect $1,805. Survey shows key gaps.
Stephen Moore: ‘We Need 401(k)s, Not Social Security’
Stephen Moore, President Trump’s controversial pick for the Federal Reserve who last week withdrew his name from consideration,…
‘Does My Employer Offer a 401(k)?’ Too Many Americans Don’t Know
Despite a strong economy, only 25% of Americans feel ready for retirement, with many unsure about their retirement savings options.
ESG a ‘Race to the Top’ For Best Companies: 2019 SALT Conference
Despite record low unemployment and a strong economy, 60% of Americans say the country “is not working for them.' What's to be done?