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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then invested, and the growth is typically tax-deferred (in a traditional 401(k)) or tax-free (in a Roth 401(k)) until withdrawn in retirement.
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…
One Thing Advisors Wish 401(k) Savers Knew About Retirement
Retirement planning is often misunderstood. Advisors stress the need for early strategies, risk awareness, and professional guidance.
Legal Powerhouse Forms ‘Fiduciary Governance Group’
Fiduciary Governance experts at Stradley Ronon guide financial institutions through complex fiduciary rules and compliance challenges.
Vanguard ‘Roadmap’ Directs 401k Savers Toward Successful Retirement
It’s no secret: navigating a successful path toward retirement is difficult. And for some, the inherent complexity is…
More Critical Target Date Trends to Consider
Where are they now and where are they headed? Mercer is out with topical info on target-date products. Here's what they found.
More Americans Participate in Credit Card Rewards Programs Than 401ks
No surprise, Americans are putting off saving for retirement in lieu of more living in the moment—a tempting…