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When you switch jobs, remember to bring your 401(k) savings with you. #retirementplanning

When you switch jobs, remember to bring your 401(k) savings with you. According to some new research, about 1 in 5 people left money in a 401(k) at an old employer... to the tune of about $55k per ... Read More

Changing jobs? How to protect your 401(k) from hidden fees

A U.S. Government Accountability Office study reported that 41% of American workers are unaware that 401(k) plans carry fees. Yet these fees can cost a workers thousands (and thousands) of dollars ... Read More

Transferring a 401(k) shouldn’t be this hard

You may need to transfer your 401(K) if you change jobs or retire, but the process can be a headache. Here’s how to navigate it. Read More

Left Your 401(k) Behind After A Job Change? It Could Cost You A Small Fortune In Retirement

Imagine retiring with $90,000 less in your nest egg—not because of a bad investment, but because you forgot about old 401(k) accounts from past jobs. In today’s job market, where career transitions ... Read More

Four Reasons to Roll Over Your 401(k) into an IRA (And Four Reasons Not To)

Unless, that is, you already have money in a deductible IRA — which you certainly will if you roll over your former employer’s 401 (k) into an IRA. In that case, your tax bill will be based on the ... Read More

The Average 401(k) Balance Today May Surprise You

It's important to have savings to supplement your Social Security. Some people may have to play catch-up on retirement savings. There are strategies you can use to grow your 401(k) and accumulate a ... Read More

Your 401(k) Options Just Got More Complicated: Here's What You Need to Know

It's official. President Donald Trump signed an executive order that could transform your 401(k) investment options. For the first time, complex choices such as private equity, real estate, expanded ... Read More

Roth vs. Traditional 401(k): What to Know Before You Contribute

Traditional 401(k)s give you a tax break today, but require you to pay taxes on your withdrawals later. Roth 401(k)s don't have an upfront tax break, but allow for tax-free withdrawals in retirement. Read More