401k
News, insights and expert analysis on 401k from the team at Kiplinger.
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Doing This With Your 401(k) Could Cost You $18,000
Your old 401(k) accounts may be slowly bleeding money — because the power of compounding can work against you, too.
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In Trump’s Economy Should 401(k) Savers 'Set It and Forget It?'
It’s hard to bury your head in the sand when the markets are volatile. Here’s when it makes sense and when it doesn’t.
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What 401(k) Savers Near Retirement Can Do Amid Market Volatility
Whether retirement is years away, a year or two out, or in the rearview mirror, here's how to handle uncertainty in your 401(k).
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Retired and Worried About a Recession? Six Ways to Prepare
Retirees can plan for a near-term recession with a range of strategies, from small investment changes to significant lifestyle hacks.
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You're Stuck Taking RMDs: Now What?
When you've got to take required minimum distributions (RMDs) make some lemonade. Here are our top ideas for using the extra cash to enrich your life — or that of others.
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How AI Will Impact Your Workplace Retirement Plan
It's early days, but AI will bring new efficiencies and personalization to your workplace retirement plan.
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Good News: Most Companies Are Still Committed to 401(k)s
A MetLife study shows most companies are committed to 401(k) employee plans, even amid economic turmoil.
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Kick the IRS to the Curb in Retirement
That 401(k) or traditional IRA you've filled with your hard-earned money could turn into a tax bomb. Before it blows, see if a Roth could help rescue you.
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Retirement Mostly for Fortune 500 Workers, Says BlackRock CEO
Larry Fink believes that an adequately funded retirement is beyond the reach of most Americans. He has three suggestions for fixing the problem.
