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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then invested, and the growth is typically tax-deferred (in a traditional 401(k)) or tax-free (in a Roth 401(k)) until withdrawn in retirement.
How many Investors Really Support the Fiduciary Rule?
The DOL had the public on its side as it released its long-awaited and debated proposed fiduciary rule on…
April 1, 2016
Uncashed 401(k) Checks: An Issue that’s Gaining Attention
Until recently, uncashed distribution checks were thought to be a relatively minor issue for retirement plans. As James…
March 31, 2016
Protecting 401(k) Retirees from the Ravages of Bear Markets
When one compares and contrasts the risks and returns of several investment options, it is usually conducted in…
March 31, 2016
Jerry Schlichter Video Interview: 401(k) Plan Sponsors, Advisors and their Fiduciary Duty
The video titled “Jerry Schlichter Video Interview: Plan Sponsors, Advisors and their Fiduciary Duty” discusses the perspectives and…
March 30, 2016
California Moves Closer to State-Run 401(k) Plan
California has taken a step closer in instituting a state-run retirement plan. The Los Angeles Times reports a…
March 30, 2016
401(k) Impact Investing Market Bright: Cerulli
It’s tailored-made for millennials and their 401(k)s, but so far only a small percentage of asset managers have…
March 30, 2016
Why 401(k) Plan Reviews Miss the Mark
Many financial advisors neglect to review the effectiveness of retirement plans with plan sponsors as often as many…
March 28, 2016
How Have 401(k) RFPs Changed?
How have RFPs changed over the past five years? National Association of Plan Advisors (NAPA) surveyed members last…
March 28, 2016
401(k) Rollovers: What to do With Company Stock?
As plan participants have become more knowledgeable about the importance of asset allocation and diversification, the percent of…
March 24, 2016
401(k) Confidence Up, Preparation Down
Does simply saying it make it so? In a classic bit of American overconfidence, workers are for the…
March 24, 2016