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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then invested, and the growth is typically tax-deferred (in a traditional 401(k)) or tax-free (in a Roth 401(k)) until withdrawn in retirement.
Employees Game for Payroll-Deducted Emergency Savings
Emergency savings matter. Many employees struggle, but payroll-deducted plans with employer support can ease stress and build security.
Everything is Awesome! Why 401(k) Plan Problems Go Undetected
When I was dating my wife, she asked about my credit score. I never checked it, but I…
The Break-Up: Senator Looks to Improve Women’s Retirement Outlook
Senator Patty Murray fights for women's retirement equality, challenging the odds and advocating for better financial security.
How to Hit the ‘Next Level’ in Retirement Benefit Offerings
At this stage in its nearly 40-year evolution, the 401(k) plan is no longer a nice-to-have, but rather…
Behavioral Bigwig Benartzi Founds ‘Money Lab’
Save $5 a day to build long-term wealth. Small daily savings can help close the retirement gap and improve financial security.
What’s Next? 401(k) Financial Wellness by Life Stage
Financial wellness tools from Principal Milestones help you build confidence, manage money, and plan for every stage of life.
Are Small Business 401(k) Barriers (Finally) Breaking Down?
Only 14 percent of small businesses in the United States offer a retirement plan, according to the GAO.…
Active Fund Outflows Increased in August
Morningstar is out with its monthly tally, and passive equity is once again energized. In August, investors placed…
Hispanics’ Financial Behavior is Tops, Except When It Comes To…
Hispanic Americans, nearly 58M strong, excel financially, being more stable, prepared for expenses, and successful in employment.
Summertime Blues: What Happened With 401k Trading Activity?
Dog days of summer or something more? Alight Solutions is out with its research on retirement plan trading…