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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then invested, and the growth is typically tax-deferred (in a traditional 401(k)) or tax-free (in a Roth 401(k)) until withdrawn in retirement.
What’s New in 401(k) Financial Wellness?
John Hancock Retirement Plan Services has jumped into the 401(k) financial wellness fray in a big way with…
February 1, 2018
Jeff Bezos Embroiled in 401(k) Plan Pain
401(k) worker access dispute puts Bezos in spotlight as Washington Post employees fight for fair retirement benefits and pay.
February 1, 2018
Which CITs Get Top Fi360 Fiduciary Score?
CIT Fi360 Fiduciary Score shows 17% of investments earned top marks, helping advisors assess funds with fiduciary responsibility.
February 1, 2018
Americans Know Netflix, Not 401(k) Fees
It’s unlikely anyone saving money for retirement would describe ignorance as bliss when it comes to 401(k) fees.…
January 31, 2018
Trump Speech Text Touts 401ks
President Trump took time at the podium during his State of the Union address to (of course) extol the strong economy, and 401ks were specifically mentioned.
January 31, 2018
America’s Retirement Readiness ‘Score’ Improves, But …
American savers have steadily improved their retirement preparedness, with America’s retirement score at an all-time high of 80.
January 31, 2018
Empower Retirement Releases Real-Time Plan Design Platform
Empower Retirement has released its PlanVisualizer technology offering, a Monte Carlo-based simulator that allows 401k advisors to modify key…
January 30, 2018
The Key to Converting Prospective 401(k) Clients
Thoughtful communication helps 401k advisors build trust, strengthen client relationships, and open doors to new opportunities.
January 29, 2018
Will Trump Tax Cut Rescue Retirement Savings Rate?
Headlines blared the latest news from the Commerce Department on Monday afternoon, which pointed to seemingly contradictory data…
January 29, 2018
Woman Sentenced for Retirement Plan Embezzlement
Oklahoma woman gets 3-year federal prison sentence for embezzling hundreds of thousands from unionized engineers' benefits plan.
January 28, 2018