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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then invested, and the growth is typically tax-deferred (in a traditional 401(k)) or tax-free (in a Roth 401(k)) until withdrawn in retirement.
MassMutual Becomes the ‘Face’ of 401(k)—Literally
RetireSMART app now supports Face ID on iPhone X, giving users secure access and enhanced tools to manage retirement savings.
Nuveen Expands DCIO Business with New Hires
Nuveen DCIO Growth continues with new executive appointments, strengthening retirement plan investment solutions and advisor support.
Five 401(k) Decision-Making and Documentation Best Practices
Are your clients following a prudent decision-making process in their 401(k) plan? Do they always put the interests of plan…
What’s Going on with Managed Accounts in 401(k)s?
Despite solid growth, defined contribution (DC) managed account assets are being starkly under-utilized by retirement savers according to the latest research from Cerulli Associates.
Generation X Wants Financial Peace of Mind Through 401(k)s
Turns out Generation X—that cynical, dour bunch—ultimately wants financial security. Over 75 percent of the demographic’s 401(k) participants are…
Will Tax Reform Create a Retirement Saving Teachable Moment?
Teachable moments are fleeting. They occur when circumstances align just right, and people become eager to learn more.…
EBSA Recovers Over $1 Billion for Employee Retirement Benefits
EBSA had a busy year, recovering $682.3 million through investigations alone. When added to sums totaled through informal…
A Retirement Plan Silver Lining in Patriots’ Loss?
The “Super Bowl Indicator” suggests that stocks rise for a full year when an NFC team wins and…
America’s Trust in 401ks Soars
Over three-quarters of U.S. households are confident 401ks and other employer-sponsored retirement plans will help them reach their…
Wells Fargo Glide Path Hits Target Date Turbulence
The peril of ratcheting up risk in target-date glide paths was further illustrated with the revelation that Wells…