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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then invested, and the growth is typically tax-deferred (in a traditional 401(k)) or tax-free (in a Roth 401(k)) until withdrawn in retirement.
Trump Trips Over 401(k) Contribution Chaos
It’s on, then off, and then on again. General confusion surrounding the marketing and messaging of the White…
4 Questions to Ask When Adding ESG to 401(k) Menus
As defined contribution participants increasingly demand more socially responsible investments, plan sponsors need to consider their ESG options. Environmental,…
Consistency is Key to 401(k) Success
The Investment Company Institute took a look at its 401(k) database recently, something it maintains with EBRI. Here's what it found.
The Dangers of Investing Complacency
Recently, I was hiking with my family in the mountains a couple of hours west of Denver. During…
Top 10 Best Towns in Which to Retire
Will it be snow and cold or sun and surf? Arts and entertainment or peace and quiet? The…
Why Cash Balance Plans Make Sense for 401k Participants (and Advisors)
Steve Sansone is on a mission, and it involves cash balance plans. As the national sales consultant for…
Why Financial Wellness is Everywhere at the Moment: 2017 Excel 401k
The topic of financial wellness is everywhere, and Excel 401(K): The Advisors’ Conference in Las Vegas was no…
Answering the Most Important Question for 401(k) Participants
Retirement Readiness solutions help advisors grow assets under management by simplifying retirement planning and boosting engagement.
‘It’s not Rocket Science,’ There’s Opportunity in Retirement Plans: 2017 Excel 401(k)
If you know where to look, there’s plenty of opportunity in the retirement plan space. So, said TD…
How Fees, Fiduciary, Technology Will Impact 401(k)s: 2017 Excel 401(k)
The Excel 401(k) Conference in Las Vegas kicked off on Monday morning with an opening session that contained…