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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then invested, and the growth is typically tax-deferred (in a traditional 401(k)) or tax-free (in a Roth 401(k)) until withdrawn in retirement.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’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…
Knock It Off—Social Security Isn’t Going Away
Social Security Myths debunked—learn the facts about benefits, solvency, and how they shape your retirement planning decisions.
Fred Reish: What About Best Interest?
Let’s talk about the meaning of “Best Interest.” There are at least four best interest standards. (While “best…
Tech Tool Provides Instant Answers to 401(k) Plan Questions
What better way to find out what 401(k) plan sponsors want out of fintech than to ask? Principal…
MEPs On the Move—What Happens Now?
Misperceptions about what MEPs can and can’t do persist, something Pete Swisher is on a mission to mend.
Financial Perception and Reality Don’t Match
A third of Americans are sorely mistaken about their financial situations. Many are under the impression they’re either…