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401(k) Contribution Limits for 2021
Financial Planning The 401(k) contribution limit stayed the same for 2021. But workers 50 and older can save an extra amount for retirement.
By Jackie Stewart Published
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The Best Vanguard Funds for 401(k) Retirement Savers
mutual funds Vanguard funds account for roughly a third of the 100 most popular 401(k) retirement products. We rank Vanguard's best actively managed funds, including its target-date solutions.
By Nellie S. Huang Published
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4 Reasons 401(k) Plans Still Make Sense
401(k)s These tax-advantaged accounts remain the backbone of a retirement saving strategy, despite what naysayers might argue.
By Roger A. Young, CFP® Published
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Deadline for Returning RMDs to Retirement Accounts is Approaching Fast
Coronavirus and Your Money Retirees who took a required minimum distribution earlier this year need to act quickly if they want to avoid taxes on the money they withdrew.
By Rocky Mengle Published
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Not All 401(k)s Are Alike: SDBAs Come with More Control
401(k)s More employers are offering 401(k) self-directed brokerage accounts, and if you’re a hands-on, motivated investor, they could be for you.
By Scott L. Bartow, Investment Adviser Representative Published
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Your 401(k)s and IRAs Have a Dark Side
401(k)s Yes, they are a tax-advantaged way to save for retirement, but they come with some disadvantages you should know about.
By Mike Piershale, ChFC Published
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401(k) Options After You’ve Left Your Job
401(k)s Have you been diligently saving money in your 401(k)? What should you do with it when you switch jobs? There are four main options to consider, and one of them should be used only when absolutely necessary.
By Matthew Stratman Published
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Retirees Get Another Break with Expansion of RMD Waiver
Making Your Money Last The CARES Act cancelled "required minimum distributions" for 2020...and the IRS just expanded that relief to help more seniors and give more time to undo previous withdrawals.
By Rocky Mengle Published
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RMD Waiver + Stimulus Check = Tax Credit
retirement For seniors who got a stimulus check of less than $1,200, not having to take a required minimum distribution from their retirement accounts this year could mean they'll get a tax credit next year.
By Rocky Mengle Published
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