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Individual Retirement Accounts (IRA)
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Fidelity: 401(k) Account Balances Hit Record in Q1
Looks like the stock market’s end-of-the-year plunge didn’t prevent people from continuing to set aside money for their…
Shock (Not)! Retirees Have Negative Outlook Toward Bitcoin
A new survey of 1,000 American retirees revealed that the vast majority either don’t know what Bitcoin is,…
12 Reasons NOT to Roll Over a 401(k) to an IRA
American workers often change jobs and must decide what to do with their 401k balances at their prior…
Major Misunderstandings (STILL) About Basic 401k Features
It’s a problem, and an indication that despite positive strides there is still a long way to go…
Why Direct Rollover IRAs Make Sense as Retirement Income Solutions
While automatic features in 401(k)s have improved plan participation and increased savings, they’ve also added administrative complexity, cost,…
2 in 3 Americans Don’t Know Much About IRAs
Lack of knowledge is the biggest obstacle preventing Americans from investing in an IRA, according to new research…
ICI Defends 401k in Wake of Zweig Attack
Investment Company Institute president and CEO Paul Schott Stevens is taking up the 401k industry flag in responding…
Let It Be: Options to Leave Assets in 401ks Expand
There are a variety of reasons a retiring employee may want to keep assets in their 401k plan…
401k Participants Do Rollovers Right
A bit of good news about plan participant behavior. New research finds the majority rollover assets from previous…
Average 401k Account Balances Reach New Record
401k participants and retirement savers alike have plenty to be thankful for this year. Account balances have reached…