These days it's more important than ever to give your 401(k) account a bit of attention. In this market, what should you do with your 401(k)? Who can even understand their 401(k) statement? Relax. Here are 7 easy ways to rescue your 401(k) retirement plan

Brett Arends offers advice for protecting your money, your home and your retirement funds before an impending layoff.

Should you consider returning your minimum required distribution funds?

Many Americans have no idea how much they should save for their retirement and how much they can safely withdraw each year during retirement without the risk of running out of money. Recent studies have shed light on this very important issue.

Business are quietly bringing back their match on employees' 401k contributions.

Investors might be surprised by how much their retirement account has rebounded, even if they're not completely recovered.

More business are moving from the old model of employees running their 401ks and are taking control.

Maybe the best that can be said about the effect of last year 's market crash on average 401(k) balances is: It could have been worse.

Should you try to beat the market? Historically, this has been difficult. Yet recent performance of passive investing isn't encouraging either. Deciding focuses on how much risk you are willing to take to try to get potentially higher returns.

401k investors do significant damage to their retirement portfolios by chasing performance. Investors should have a disciplined plan that adjusts equity allocations as portfolio holders age.