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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
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Do You Know How Much You've Saved in Your 401(k)?
And are you sure you're enrolled in one? A surprising number of workers don't know where they stand with their company's retirement plan. Time to find out.
By Cynthia Pruemm, Investment Adviser Representative Published
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Gen X: We Need to Talk About Your Retirement
Juggling kids, aging parents and work? No wonder you don't want to talk about your own retirement. But there are four key areas you should be discussing now.
By Nico Pesci Published
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It's National 401(k) Day: Have You Checked Your 401(k) Balance?
National 401(k) Day is a great opportunity to review and if need be, revamp your 401(k), as well as any other retirement holdings.
By Adam Shell Last updated
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Quitting Your Job? Check This Retirement Point First
Here are some factors to consider if you want to quick, but don't want to lose gains on retirement funds.
By David Rodeck Published
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Four Steps to Help You Hit Your Magic Number for Retirement
Americans feel they need $1.46 million to retire comfortably. The good news, if you're falling short, is you might not need that much to reach your individual retirement goals.
By Kevin Dwyer, CFP®, CLU® Published