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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then invested, and the growth is typically tax-deferred (in a traditional 401(k)) or tax-free (in a Roth 401(k)) until withdrawn in retirement.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 Happening With Multiple Employer Plans?
“We see some interesting movement in Washington surrounding MEPs. Fill us in about what’s happening.” Pete Swisher was…
January 28, 2017
Hot New Thing — Collective Investment Trusts? GRPAA 2017 Summit
Here’s something to give every 401(k) advisor pause (or should). “Anyone know the average number of funds offered…
January 27, 2017
What Do Big Firms Say About 401(k)s?
Multinational firms want to offer a 401(k) in order to help employees retire successfully, and view them as essential to retain and attract top talent.
January 23, 2017
Millennials Spend More on Coffee(!) than 401(k) Investments
Millennials coffee spending often outweighs retirement savings, with many choosing lattes over 401(k) contributions, surveys show.
January 22, 2017
Trump Gets Pressed on Government-Backed 401(k)s
Coming on the heels of The Wall Street Journal’s exposé on supposed 401(k) founder regrets, New School for Social…
January 17, 2017
Service Provider Ascensus Perfectly Positioned for This 401k Trend
Right place, right time. Ascensus, the nation’s largest independent 401k and college savings service provider, had a hectic 2016,…
January 16, 2017
6 Steps to a 401(k) Plan That’s Ready for 2017
For 401(k) plan administrators, it’s a good time to reflect on the plan’s operation and make tune-ups where needed. Here are six steps to help.
January 16, 2017
ICI’s Strong Response to Wall Street Journal 401(k) Attack
He won’t take it lying down. Investment Company Institute president and CEO Paul Schott Stevens fired off a response…
January 14, 2017
How Do Small Businesses Feel About State-Run 401(k)s?
Small business retirement options gain support as employers consider auto-IRAs and incentives to help workers save for the future.
January 13, 2017
7 Steps to Help Close the 401(k) Financial Wellness Gap
Financial wellness programs boost productivity. Learn how to create effective strategies, budgets, and educational methods.
January 12, 2017