If you plan to retire in one year, here is the key 401(k) rule to follow, along with several other important steps to take to ensure you're prepared for it.

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A new rule is going into effect next year that will affect high earners who make “catch-up contributions” in their 401(k)s or other tax-deferred workplace retirement plans. The rule, which was created ...

Looking to turn your 401(k) into a Roth IRA? Here's how and why it's a good idea. Many companies offer a 401(k) to their employees, and a lot of them also offer company matching as an extra benefit. A ...

First, employers would have to decide to offer the plans, and many might be reluctant because they could be held liable for losses. But if they do, it could greatly affect your retirement plans and ...

Any money that you put into your 401(k) is yours. But when it comes to employer match contributions, things work a little differently. To own any portion of your employer’s contributions, you’ll need ...

Let’s be honest: the Solo 401(k) is one of the great marketing wins of the retirement plan industry. It sounds easy. It sounds empowering. It sounds like freedom—no employees, no complex ...

The tax consequences of 401(k) rollovers depend on the option you pick Mark Cussen, CMFC, has 13+ years of experience as a writer and provides financial education to military service members and the ...

Contributing to a 401(k) for many years could be your ticket to a financially stable retirement. But simply putting money ...