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401k and Similar Plans News

The 7-Step Do-It-Yourself 401(k) Rescue Plan

Wednesday Apr 8, 2009

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

Protecting Your Money Ahead of a Pink Slip

Friday Nov 6, 2009

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

Beware of Limits When Returning Distributions

Saturday Oct 31, 2009

Should you consider returning your minimum required distribution funds?

How Much Can You Safely Withdraw During Retirement?

Monday Oct 26, 2009

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.

Firms to Reinstate 401(k) Matches

Thursday Oct 22, 2009

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

Surprise! Your 401(k) Is Rebounding

Wednesday Oct 21, 2009

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

Employers Begin Driving Your 401(k)

Saturday Oct 17, 2009

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

401(k)s took big, but not devastating, hit in 2008

Tuesday Oct 6, 2009

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.

Market Timing vs. Buy and Hold

Wednesday Sep 30, 2009

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.

Avoid Chasing Your 401k Tail

Friday Sep 25, 2009

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.

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