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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then invested, and the growth is typically tax-deferred (in a traditional 401(k)) or tax-free (in a Roth 401(k)) until withdrawn in retirement.
LGBTQ Especially Confident in Retirement Saving
LGBTQ retirement savings study shows higher confidence, strong Social Security planning, and unique investing approaches for retirees.
Whatchya Got? Almost Half Don’t Know Amount of Partner’s Retirement Savings
One in five couples keep and manage their money separately—and are more likely to break up than couples…
What 401(k) Participants Lack, Love About Retirement Saving
Call it a crisis of confidence—nearly half of plan participants still don’t feel they’ll have enough money to…
Why REITs Are Right for 401(k)s
It’s no longer simply about passing the family homestead to successive generations. The number of methods, sectors, styles—and…
Teens Don’t Know 401(k)s—But Want To
Maybe teenagers deserve a little more credit. Often perceived as self-centered and short-sighted, new research implies the opposite.
401(k) Savers Keep On Truckin’ Despite Shocks, Setbacks
401(k) savings show strong growth after the recession, proving retirement savers stayed committed and increased balances across generations.
401k Savers Want This Number (Hint: It’s NOT Their Balance)
Why isn’t this standard procedure again? Most 401k participants aren’t sure how their savings will translate into monthly…
Former Biden Bro Floats Really Awful 401(k) Fix
Retirement Accounts face debate as proposed reforms risk reducing benefits and undermining savings instead of refining the system.
Math Without Meaning: A Hidden Flaw in 401(k) Education
In basic 401(k) information, investment jargon needs to be eliminated or defined repeatedly. If employees don’t understand the words…
How to Be The Worst 401(k) Advisor Ever
Is there anything worse than being awarded the “Worst Company in America” by Consumerist.com (which is owned by…