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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then invested, and the growth is typically tax-deferred (in a traditional 401(k)) or tax-free (in a Roth 401(k)) until withdrawn in retirement.
Most Employers, Employees Aren’t Threatened by Automation
Contrary to all the John Henry-like hubbub (especially with robos), more people see good than bad when it…
SEC Fiduciary Rule Meeting Fast Approaching
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will hold meetings on the “Sunshine Act,” the next step in developing its own version of a fiduciary standard.
Paychex Unveils Improved 401(k) Plan Management Portal
401k recordkeeping giant Paychex is looking to improve advisor efficiency with upgrades to its Advisor Console—a plan and…
Crossing the Retirement Rubicon: Why 2030 Matters So Much
By 2030, and for the first time in American history, grandparents may outnumber grandchildren. The U.S. Census Bureau’s…
2 Tech Stalwarts Team to Deliver Better Retirement Readiness Solutions
Retirement planning software developer RetireReady Solutions has joined forces with Fi360, a provider of fiduciary-related education and technology…
Top 3 Low-Tax Locales to Retire Abroad
Tax season is upon us. *Cue heavy sigh.*. Depending on location, the tax whack on property and capital…
Eyepopping Unfunded Pension Debt Reinforces 401(k) Need
The Pew Charitable Trusts analyzed the state pension funding gap for fiscal year 2016, the most recent year for which comprehensive data were available for all 50 states.
Love Connection: How Single Status Affects 401(k) Savers
Single retirees worry about outliving savings. Learn why retirement confidence is lower and how planning can improve financial security.
Home Depot Accused of Shoddy 401(k) Construction
Home Depot ERISA lawsuit claims poor 401(k) fund choices and high fees harmed retirement savings.
Employers Vs. Government: Who Wins in Retirement Security?
Employees believe employers can improve their retirement security to a much greater degree than the government, and would…