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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then invested, and the growth is typically tax-deferred (in a traditional 401(k)) or tax-free (in a Roth 401(k)) until withdrawn in retirement.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 Does 401(k) Advisory Success Mean in 2019?
Jeanne Fisher, senior financial advisor with ARGI, hits hard on business metrics right out of the gate.
Nerd Fight! 401(k) Advisor Brawl Heats Up in Homestretch
Advisor Brawl showcases top 401(k) pros in a fun, engaging showdown of ideas, energy, and expertise. Vote for your favorite advisor!
Why Current 401(k) MEP Mania Should Cool
It seems everyone is all-in on the need for multiple employer plans (MEP)—politicians, pundits and certainly industry professionals.…
January Top Advisor By Participant Outcomes (TAPO)—Blake Thibault
Old, archaic and incredibly effective. No, we’re not talking about Blake Thibault (although he is incredibly effective). We…
4 Major Challenges for 401(k) Plan Providers Now
Every year presents new challenges for retirement plan sponsors and advisors. Here are just a few items to…
Hefty Cost of Healthcare Hinders Retirement Confidence
Retirement healthcare costs concern many Americans despite confidence in savings. Learn why planning ahead is essential.
Relocating in Retirement: Where Did Retirees Move in 2018?
Retirees are on the move, with many fleeing the Northeast (except Vermont) and Midwest to start a new…
3 Threats to Thriving Financially in Old Age
With rising longevity, three late-life risks—medical expenses, cognitive decline and widowhood—could threaten the financial health of older Americans.…
How 401(k) Fiduciaries Performed in 2018
Discover insights from the 2018 fiduciary behavioral governance study on leadership, stewardship, and decision-making.
Top 401(k) Fraud Story of 2018: Awful Ohio Embezzlement
An industry obstacle to higher 401(k) participation is the worry on the part of employees that their salary…