SPECIAL FROM Next Avenue Don’t panic -- but don’t ignore the situation either. Instead, follow these six strategies. By Amelia Granger T...
There are many similarities between 401(k)s and IRAs (Individual Retirement Accounts), but there are also some notable differences. How do you know which type of account you should contribute to?
Many of us have 401(k) plans, but do we actually know how they work? A recent segment on HuffPost Live addressed the benefits, drawbacks and miscon...
This week, I was joined by personal finance expert Suze Orman who is a veteran on Mondays With Marlo! Suze is so knowledgeable -- we spoke about every...
Do not cash out your 401k early! Personal finance expert Suze Orman was adamant about leaving your 401k alone until retirement when she joined me on M...
Many of us wish our company offered a pension plan, but more and more employers are moving away from these so-called traditional defined-benefit plans...
Listen, I'm all in favor of limiting your losses when investing -- but the reality is that time is on your side as a younger investor. You need to use this weapon to your advantage while you have it.
1. We weren’t meant to carry the weight of your future. For more and more Americans, the quality of one’s retirement comes down to the quality ...
EVERYONE with a 401(k) knows that bad investments and high fees can threaten their retirement. But what if the company that sponsors your plan goes ba...
By Joe Udo When you retire, you need to figure out what to do with the 401(k) from your former job. There are a few options to consider, and it is ...
Maria Bartiromo, financial expert and anchor of CNBC's "Closing Bell" discussed strategies for managing your 401K when she joined me on Mondays With M...
The importance of keeping investment fees low is a good rule of thumb, not limited to 401(k) plans. We want to be mindful of the fees we pay when it comes to any investment.
As Americans watched their nest eggs sink during the Great Recession, many wondered whether they would ever be able to retire. Come this fall, million...
Recent regulations by the Department of Labor requiring more transparency in fee disclosures will put a band-aid on a massive hemorrhage. We need to cure the disease and not just identify the symptoms.
I work for a Fortune 500 company that matches my 401(k) contributions in company stock, which I can then re-allocate to other investments every quarte...
401(k) plan investments are a primary driver of the investment markets. They are also the reason that many people are pacing the floors at night, worrying if their retirement will get delayed or destroyed.
I can find no credible data supporting the inclusion of actively managed funds in 401(k) plans or individual portfolios. Yet, these funds dominate the investment options in most plans.
It has long been my view that 401(k) plans are a national disgrace. They are rife with conflicts of interest between those who "advise" them and the participants who contribute to them.
By Chris Taylor NEW YORK, March 26 (Reuters) - If you are invested in a target-date retirement fund, wealth manager Le...
This article originally appeared on SmartMoney.com America's conversion to the 401(k) plan has certainly created a new world for future retirees, w...
Amid a tough economy, the number of employees dipping into their retirement savings plans is soaring, CBS Moneywatch reports. While tapping into your ...
Planning for retirement starts with your 401(k) -- a retirement savings account typically provided by your employer. 401(k)s are "tax deferred," w...
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Our 401(k) and Roth investments are in stock index funds and commodities. We own no bonds. With a pension and Social Security,...
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- How much should I have in a 401(k) or other retirement accounts at various ages relative to my salary so I know I'll eventually...
Why do we assume employees can be skilled investment advisers? We need reform that makes the process of making investment selections in 401(k) plans foolproof. Current reform just doesn't cut it.
