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Could ESG Funds be Removed from Your 401(k) Plan?
A pilot successfully sued American Airlines for including ESG factors in its 401(k) plan.
By Adam Shell Published
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Should You Convert a Traditional 401(k) into a Roth 401(k)?
Too rich for a Roth IRA? If your company offers a Roth 401(k), you can convert your traditional 401(k) to pay lower taxes in retirement.
By Tom Taulli Last updated
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Best 401(k) Investments: Where to Invest
Knowing where to find the best 401(k) investments to put your money can be difficult. Here, we rank 10 of the largest retirement funds.
By Nellie S. Huang Last updated
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New 401(k) Withdrawal Rules to Know in 2025
Tax Rules More people are taking early emergency withdrawals from retirement savings accounts. New rules might offer some relief.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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Pension vs 401(k) Plans: Which is Better?
Choosing a pension vs 401(k) plan can be tricky. Here, we provide questions to ask to help guide you in your retirement planning.
By Adam Shell Last updated
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New Rules for Retirement Savings Taking Effect in 2025
Many employees will be able to contribute more money to tax-advantaged workplace plans.
By Sandra Block Published
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Collective Investment Trusts: Should Your 401(k) Hold Them?
Your employer-sponsored retirement plan may hold a unique type of investment called a collective investment trust, or CIT. They come with benefits and risks that warrant a closer look.
By Coryanne Hicks Published
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Should You Move Your 401(k) to an IRA Once You Hit 59½?
Some 401(k)s allow for in-service withdrawals at age 59½, opening up greater investment options. Here are three reasons for taking the plunge.
By Joe F. Schmitz Jr., CFP®, ChFC® Published
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When Does a Nest Egg Become a Ticking Tax Bomb?
Retirement savers with big bucks in traditional IRAs and pretax 401(k)s could face huge tax bills when RMDs kick in. One potential solution? A Roth 401(k).
By Dan Flanagan, CPA/PFS, CFP®, AEP® Published