401k
News, insights and expert analysis on 401k from the team at Kiplinger.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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How to Capitalize on Self-Directed Brokerage Accounts
The wider array of investment choices in SDBAs could help a savvy investor grow their nest egg faster than they could with a traditional 401(k) retirement plan.
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This Act Has Been Protecting Your Retirement Plans For 50 Years
ERISA, which turns 50 this year, safeguards pensions and 401(k) plans. But it has limitations.
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Three Ways to Supersize Your Retirement Savings
Don’t underestimate the power of taking advantage of your company’s 401(k) match, catch-up contributions and more.
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Early 401(k) Withdrawals: Benefits, Risks and Alternatives
If you need money now and are thinking about tapping your 401(k) savings, you might want to consider other available options.
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Tap an IRA Early, Delay Social Security
social security This strategy could lower your lifetime tax bite, let you collect higher benefits and extend the longevity of your portfolio.
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