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Have You Reached 59½? Time to Rethink Your 401(k) Options
A rollover IRA might be in order to help protect your retirement savings from potential (and potentially disastrous) market downturns.
By Chris Ballard Published
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SECURE 2.0 Act Now Helps Lighten the Burden of Student Loans
Employers can attract talented employees with a new benefit: a matching contribution to an employee's 401(k) when they make payments on their student debt.
By Mary K. Moreland Published
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Six Retirement Account Wins for Employers and Employees
The retirement plans that employers offer employees benefit the employers with boosts in recruitment, morale and tax breaks. Employees also reap the benefits.
By Dennis D. Coughlin, CFP, AIF Published
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How Autoworkers Can Navigate the Transition to Retirement
Autoworkers retiring today may rely more on 401(k) savings than the traditional pensions of the past. Careful planning is critical.
By Shawn Mueller Published
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Should an ESOP Be Your Only Retirement Account?
When it comes to saving for retirement, diversification is critical. Consider building your nest egg with a combination of accounts in addition to an ESOP.
By Peter Newman, CFA Published
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What to Do With Your 401(k) When You Leave Your Job
Instead of cashing out or leaving your 401(k) account behind, consider consolidating your savings in your new employer's plan. Here's how.
By Spencer Williams Published
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How Net Unrealized Appreciation Helps Save More of Your Retirement Savings
If you have employer stock in your 401(k), net unrealized appreciation is a strategy to minimize your taxes.
By Joy Taylor Published
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What to Know Before Splitting 401(k) Assets in a Divorce: The Tax Letter
The Tax Letter Splitting 401(k) assets in a divorce can lead to unintended tax consequences, there are ways to avoid financial penalties.
By Joy Taylor Published
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What Is a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan?
retirement A 401(k) is a retirement plan sponsored by an employer that offers employees tax incentives to save money for retirement from their paychecks.
By Ellen Kennedy Last updated
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