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Meet the Architect of the 401(k) Plan
Financial Planning Ted Benna tells Kiplinger how savers can make the most of their 401(k) plans - and how these plans could be better.
By Sandra Block Published
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An RMD Deadline is Looming – And Missing It Could Cost You Big Bucks
required minimum distributions (RMDs) If you're age 72 or older, take your required minimum distribution now to avoid a big penalty or a double-dip next year.
By Rocky Mengle Published
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The Best American Funds for 401(k) Retirement Savers
mutual funds American Funds has 13 actively managed mutual funds among the 100 most popular 401(k) offerings. We look at the best American Funds in that group … as well as some of the laggards.
By Nellie S. Huang Published
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The Best T. Rowe Price Funds for 401(k) Retirement Savers
Kiplinger's Investing Outlook A dozen T. Rowe Price mutual funds enjoy a place among the nation's most popular 401(k) retirement products. Find out which ones are worth your investment dollars.
By Nellie S. Huang Published
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The Best Fidelity Funds for 401(k) Retirement Savers
Investing for Income Fidelity funds are renowned for their managers' stock-picking prowess. We rate Fidelity's best actively managed funds that are popular in 401(k) plans, including its target-date solutions.
By Nellie S. Huang Published
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Should Your 401(k) Be ‘Custom Made’?
401(k)s Many retirement plans offer participants the opportunity to get tailor-made investment advice for an additional fee. And like many bespoke products, they can be expensive relative to the alternatives. How do you decide whether an off-the-rack solution is sufficient or you need a personalized solution?
By Alan Vorchheimer, Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) Published
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Trading Options for Your 401(k)
Employee Benefits About 40% of companies offer self-directed brokerage accounts in their 401(k) plans, giving participants more investing options.
By Sandra Block Published
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How to Find a Lost Retirement Account
Financial Planning A national database to find forgotten 401(k)s and pensions could be on the way, but savers should take action now to locate any missing retirement accounts.
By David Rodeck Published
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To Make the Most of Your 401(k), Hire an Adviser Right Now
401(k)s Your 401(k) may be your biggest retirement asset, yet chances are you’re not really managing it. More companies are letting their employees hire professional help to actively manage their money with a self-directed brokerage account.
By Renée Pastor, AIF® Published
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