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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then invested, and the growth is typically tax-deferred (in a traditional 401(k)) or tax-free (in a Roth 401(k)) until withdrawn in retirement.
Almost Half of 401(k) Savers Say this About Retirement
Ideal retirement planning matters as studies show how boomers and Gen Xers view savings, longevity, and future lifestyle goals.
How Open MEPs Just Got a Serious Boost
“These issues are very much in motion at present. What happens next is far from clear.” It’s how…
Who Has the Best and Biggest 401(k) Plan In America?
An airline flew away with the best 401(k) in 2016, taking the No. 1 spot in BrightScope’s list of the country’s top 30 retirement plans.
Fiduciary Confusion: What to Tell a 401(k) Plan Sponsor
President Trump signed a memorandum On February 3, 2017 asking the Department of Labor to review the new…
Good Intentions, Bad Outcomes For Small 401(k)s
On February 3, 2017 the U.S. Chamber of Commerce released “Securing America’s Retirement,” their legislative road-map aimed at…
Scary Fact About 401(k) Preparedness
In a glaring example of why 401(k) financial wellness programs are so important—and why 401(k) advisors need a…
ICI Supports State 401(k) Rule Rollback
ICI likes what it sees in two Congressional resolutions introduced last week to block the advancement of state-run 401ks and similar retirement plans.
Resolutions Introduced to Stymie State-Run 401(k) Plans
State-run retirement plans face opposition as Congress moves to block Obama-era safe harbor rules impacting small business security.
How to Develop Benchmarks for 401k Financial Wellness Success
Employers have a vested interest in promoting and supporting financial wellness programs that provide education and tools employees need.
What’s the Next Step in 401(k) Plan Design?
401(k) retirement plan features—from automatic enrollment to automatic escalation to automatic investment—have made it easier for employees to…